The Return of the Rat
1929, English. Directed by Graham Cutts.
The rich, amoral Zelie is married to Pierre Boucheron, "The Rat" - but her interest in another man is an open secret. Forced to defend his honour, the Rat takes refuge in his old domain of the Paris underworld. But even here he has a rival - and when murder is afoot, the sinister Morel's ambition threatens to cost the Rat dear....
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Rat Trilogy
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- Released
- 30 May 1929
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Angus MacPhail, Edgar C. Middleton, A. Neil Lyons
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The Return of the Rat: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of the Rat?
Watch The Rat (1925) and The Triumph of the Rat (1926) first.
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The Return of the Rat runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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The Return of the Rat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 May 1929. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of the Rat?
If you liked The Return of the Rat, try The Killer, Wire Room, The System.
Who directed The Return of the Rat?
The Return of the Rat (1929) was directed by Graham Cutts and stars Ivor Novello, Isabel Jeans, Mabel Poulton.