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Rattle Rat (1987): Cast

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Rattle Rat is a 1987 comedy thriller directed by Wim Verstappen, starring Rijk de Gooyer as Adjudant Grijpstra, Marjan Berk and Peter Faber. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

Rattle Rat (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Wim Verstappen
Genres
Comedy , Crime , Action , Drama
Original language
Dutch
Studio
AVRO
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rattle Rat About?

The premise of Rattle Rat without spoilers.

Grijpstra and De Gier, Amsterdam’s renowned police duo, investigate the murder of a rich Frisian farmer. Grijpstra, escaping domestic problems, heads to Friesland, while De Gier is drawn to the enigmatic local Hylke. In Leeuwarden they confront a chaotic Chinese‑related clash and a brutal cattle‑market robbery, ultimately solved with the unexpected help of a rattling, asthmatic rat.

Rattle Rat Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • wealth
  • post mortem
  • morgue
  • nude corpse
  • female rear nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • dead body
  • two word title
  • duo
  • amsterdam netherlands
  • friesland netherlands
+6 more
  • partner
  • police investigation
  • murder
  • police
  • sequel
  • based on novel
Cast & crew

Rattle Rat Cast & Characters

Rijk de Gooyer leads the cast as Adjudant Grijpstra, with Marjan Berk as Mevrouw Grijpstra and Peter Faber as Brigadier de Gier. Directed by Wim Verstappen; 39 actors are credited in all.

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Rattle Rat Also Known As

Also known as “Grijpstra en de Gier 2: De Ratelrat”.

Also known as
  • Grijpstra en de Gier 2: De Ratelrat

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FAQ

Rattle Rat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rattle Rat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rattle Rat?

Rattle Rat runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Rattle Rat released?

Rattle Rat was released on February 5, 1987.

Who directed Rattle Rat?

Rattle Rat was directed by Wim Verstappen.

More films by Wim Verstappen

Who is in the cast of Rattle Rat?

Rattle Rat stars Rijk de Gooyer as Adjudant Grijpstra, Marjan Berk as Mevrouw Grijpstra and Peter Faber as Brigadier de Gier, among 39 credited actors.

Does Rattle Rat have a post-credit scene?

No. Rattle Rat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rattle Rat in?

The original language of Rattle Rat is Dutch.

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