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Tales of the Rat Fink (2006): Ratings

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Tales of the Rat Fink is a 2006 documentary directed by Ron Mann. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
Metascore
67
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Tales of the Rat Fink (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Ron Mann
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tales of the Rat Fink About?

The premise of Tales of the Rat Fink without spoilers.

This documentary explores the life and legacy of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, a pivotal figure in mid-20th century American culture. It celebrates Roth’s rebellious spirit and boundary-pushing artistry, showcasing his iconic customized cars and the creation of the influential "rat fink" logo. The film examines how his irreverent T-shirts and unique designs sparked a cultural shift that continues to inspire and resonate with audiences today.

Tales of the Rat Fink Themes & Keywords

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  • reference to roy lichtenstein
  • car
  • hot rod
  • five word title
  • reference to salvador dali
  • reference to tom wolfe
  • reference to andy warhol
  • joystick
  • year 1961
  • beatnik
  • space age
  • museum
+38 more
  • fine art
  • newsreel
  • prize
  • year 1960
  • outlaw
  • chemical engineer
  • mad scientist
  • edsel
  • club
  • alter ego
  • nonconformity
  • fink
  • disneyland
  • catalog
  • caricature
  • airbrush
  • jacket
  • drag racing
  • rebellious youth
  • street racing
  • pink car
  • rebel
  • car culture
  • southern california
  • el mirage lake
  • talking car
  • palmdale california
  • artist
  • detroit michigan
  • chevrolet
  • voice over narration
  • autograph
  • interview
  • pop culture
  • model car
  • cartoon mouse
  • cartoonist
  • t shirt
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Crew

The Director of Tales of the Rat Fink

Directed by Ron Mann.

From the director

More from Ron Mann

More films directed by Ron Mann, best-rated first: Carmine Street Guitars, Grass, Go Further and Altman.

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Ratings

Tales of the Rat Fink Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tales of the Rat Fink 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

Videos

Tales of the Rat Fink Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tales of the Rat Fink.

Tales of the Rat Fink trailer

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FAQ

Tales of the Rat Fink FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tales of the Rat Fink, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tales of the Rat Fink?

Tales of the Rat Fink runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Tales of the Rat Fink released?

Tales of the Rat Fink was released on October 6, 2006.

Who directed Tales of the Rat Fink?

Tales of the Rat Fink was directed by Ron Mann.

More films by Ron Mann

How is Tales of the Rat Fink rated?

Tales of the Rat Fink has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

Does Tales of the Rat Fink have a post-credit scene?

No. Tales of the Rat Fink has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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