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Ciske the Rat (1955)

Movie ★ 6.4 96 min

Drama

“Ciske de Rat” belongs to the Dickensean “little man’s hard life” model and tells a deceptively simple story about a boy in modern Netherlands. Persecution, loneliness, adults’ hostility, fear, mixture of obstinacy and tenderness, and even an imprisonment. Excellent camera movement and delicate portraying of Ciske’s fragile soul put this film out of merely historical context and ensure its place in the history of great cinema.

Wolfgang Staudte Director Wolfgang Staudte Writer Piet Bakker Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 7, 1955
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt0047940
Language
Studio
Filmproduktiemaatschappij Amsterdam, Filmtrust

Cast

Dick van der Velde Ciske de Rat Kees Brusse Kees Brusse Onderwijzer Bruis Jenny van Maerlant Ciskes moeder Riek Schagen Riek Schagen Tante Jans Stine Lerou Chris Lies Franken Lies Franken Suus Bruis Katja Ernst Mevrouw De Hoop Rob de Vries Rob de Vries Ciske's vader Cees Laseur Cees Laseur Dhr. Van Loon Paul Steenbergen Paul Steenbergen Leraar Maatsuyker Jan Teulings Jan Teulings Guus Oster Guus Oster Johan Valk Ben Groenier Hans Tiemeyer Joan Remmelts Johan Kaart Johan Kaart Heidi Ewert

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ciske the Rat about?
“Ciske de Rat” belongs to the Dickensean “little man’s hard life” model and tells a deceptively simple story about a boy in modern Netherlands. Persecution, loneliness, adults’ hostility, fear, mixture of obstinacy and tenderness, and even an imprisonment. Excellent camera movement and delicate portraying of Ciske’s fragile soul put this film out of merely historical context and ensure its place in the history of great cinema.
Who directed Ciske the Rat?
Ciske the Rat was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
Who stars in Ciske the Rat?
Ciske the Rat stars Dick van der Velde, Kees Brusse, Jenny van Maerlant, Riek Schagen.
When was Ciske the Rat released?
Ciske the Rat is a 1955 drama film.
Where can I watch Ciske the Rat?
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