The Rats (2002) Horror Thriller Drama Sci-Fi
The Rats (2002) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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The Rats Plot Synopsis:
In Manhattan, when a client is bitten by a rat in the dressing room of the Garsons Department Store and contracts Weil's disease, the manager Susan Costello is assigned to hire and give all the necessary support to the best exterminator in New York, Jack Carver. The efficient Jack and his assistant Ty find a colony of mutant rats and try to convince the health department administrator and former partner of Jack, Ray Jarrett, how serious the infestation is. But the politician Ray is interested in covering the problem to protect economical interests of powerful groups.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A clan of evil rats overtakes a Manhattan department store and threatens to overrun the city.
Tagline: They're bold... They're breeding... They're hungry... Most of all... They have no fear.
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Type: MovieYear: 2002 (more 2002 movies)
Country: United States
Writers: Frank Deasy
Producers: Robert W. Cort, Eric Hetzel, David Madden, Bob Roe
Editors: Michael N. Knue
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The Rats (2002) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Rats Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mädchen Amick | ... | Susan Costello |
| Vincent Spano | ... | Jack Carver |
| Shawn Michael Howard | ... | Ty |
| Daveigh Chase | ... | Amy Costello |
| David Fonteno | ... | Ray Jarrett (as David Wolos-Fonteno) |
| Sheila McCarthy | ... | Miss Paige |
| Elisa Moolecherry | ... | Nyla |
| Joe Pingue | ... | Karl |
| Kathryn Winslow | ... | Queen |
| Aron Tager | ... | Janitor |
| Yanna McIntosh | ... | Doctor |
| Jennifer Coristine | ... | Nurse |
| Kim Poirier | ... | Jay |
| Balázs Koós | ... | Tech Guy (as Balazs Koos) |
| Jackie Laidlaw | ... | Bitchy Woman (as Jackie Laidlow) |
| Dominic Cuzzocrea | ... | Nervous rider |
| Cabral Richards | ... | Conductor |
| Philip DeWilde | ... | Artie |
| Bryan Thomas | ... | Lifeguard |
| Teo Weyman | ... | Big Kid |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Mädchen Amick (b. December 12, 1970) – Susan Costello
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Madchen Amick - Vincent Spano (b. October 18, 1962) – Jack Carver
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Vinnie Spano - Shawn Michael Howard (b. July 31, 1969) – Ty
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Michael Howard | Shawn M. Howard | Shawn Howard - Daveigh Chase (b. July 24, 1990) – Amy Costello
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - David Fonteno – Ray Jarrett (as David Wolos-Fonteno)
- Sheila McCarthy (b. January 1, 1956) – Miss Paige
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Sheila McCartney - Elisa Moolecherry – Nyla
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Joe Pingue (b. January 1, 1976) – Karl
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Joe Pinque - Kathryn Winslow (b. November 30, 1972) – Queen
- Aron Tager, as Janitor, passed away at age 84 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Aaron Tager | Aaron Taggart - Yanna McIntosh – Doctor
- Jennifer Coristine – Nurse
- Kim Poirier (b. February 6, 1980) – Jay
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Balázs Koós – Tech Guy (as Balazs Koos)
Also known as: Balasz Kooks | Balaszs Koos | Balasz Koos | Balazs Koos - Jackie Laidlaw – Bitchy Woman (as Jackie Laidlow)
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