Der Rattenfänger von Hameln (1942): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1942 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1942, Der Rattenfänger von Hameln is a drama and krieg film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 87 minutes. “It's all heart and thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Englishman Mr. Howard is on a fishing holiday in eastern France when the Germans invade in 1940. Setting off to try and get back home he is persuaded to take along the two Cavanaugh children, and as his journey progresses his family keeps growing in size. Once in German-occupied northern France a new problem arises — the risk of being heard speaking English.
Who’s in it. Der Rattenfänger von Hameln stars Monty Woolley as John Sidney Howard, Roddy McDowall as Ronnie Cavanaugh, Anne Baxter as Nicole Rougeron and Otto Preminger as Major Diessen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Der Rattenfänger von Hameln has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Rattenfänger von Hameln page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Rattenfänger von Hameln tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Der Rattenfänger von Hameln (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Rattenfänger von Hameln change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Rattenfänger von Hameln worth watching?
- Der Rattenfänger von Hameln holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Rattenfänger von Hameln?
- Der Rattenfänger von Hameln stars Monty Woolley, Roddy McDowall, Anne Baxter, Otto Preminger and J. Carrol Naish.
- When was Der Rattenfänger von Hameln released?
- Der Rattenfänger von Hameln was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.