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The Rats

6.419551h 37mMovieDrama

Soon after World War II, a pregnant Polish refugee, Pauline, wanders Berlin looking for the boyfriend who abandoned her. She has no option but to sell her child to another woman, Anna. After the birth, Pauline decides she wants the baby back.

DirectorRobert Siodmak
WriterJochen Huth
ProducerArtur Brauner

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The Rats isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Germany. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Robert Siodmak

CJCurd Jürgens
Curd Jürgens
Bruno Mechelke
MSMaria Schell
Maria Schell
Pauline Karka
GKGustav Knuth
Gustav Knuth
Karl John
HHHeidemarie Hatheyer
Heidemarie Hatheyer
Anna John
ISIlse Steppat
Ilse Steppat
Frau Knobbe
FJ
Franz Rémond Jr.
Harro Hassenreuter
LS
Lou Seitz
Hebamme Kielbacke
BR
Barbara Rost
Selma Knobbe
EDErich Dunskus
Erich Dunskus
CVCarl de Vogt
Carl de Vogt
HB
Hans Bergmann
WBWalter Bluhm
Walter Bluhm

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