The Grey Rats (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1918, The Grey Rats is a fantasy, crime and adventure film directed by Emilio Ghione, running about 320 minutes.
What it’s about. Za La Mort (Emilio Ghioen) lives in the countryside with his girlfriend Za La Vie (Kally Sambucini). A day does a good deed by taking with him Leo, an orphan found on the street. This situation, however, the rage against the Rats Grey, a group of criminals in the country, because Leo is in possession of an important black envelope. Released in eight chapters.
Who’s in it. The Grey Rats stars Emilio Ghione as Za-la-Mort, Kally Sambucini as Za-la-Vie, Albert-Francis Bertoni as Grigione and H. Fiorin as Musoduro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Grey Rats has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grey Rats page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grey Rats tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grey Rats (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Grey Rats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Grey Rats worth watching?
- The Grey Rats holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grey Rats?
- The Grey Rats stars Emilio Ghione, Kally Sambucini, Albert-Francis Bertoni, H. Fiorin and Alfredo Martinelli.
- When was The Grey Rats released?
- The Grey Rats was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 320 minutes.