Gritta of the Rats' Castle 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Director
- Jürgen Brauer
- Network
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Where to Stream
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What is Gritta of the Rats' Castle?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "Gritta of the Rats' Castle" (1985).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 7, 1985
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- East Germany
- Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Genres
- Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 16 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~83 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "Gritta of the Rats' Castle" (1985).
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Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count target: 150-190 words.
Title: Gritta of the Rats' Castle
Year: 1985
Release Date (DE): 03/07/1985
Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 1h 23m
Director: Jürgen Brauer
Cast: Nadja Klier, Hermann Beyer, Suher Saleh, Fred Delmare
Plot:
Young Gritta lives with her father, an unsuccessful inventor.
Gritta is 13 years old.
They live in an old, weathered castle.
Her father is an impoverished high count.
He works as a passionate inventor on a throne-saving machine for the king.
Her new stepmother tries to put her away in a convent.
Gritta discovers dark secrets there.
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Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of adventure and family that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Gritta of the Rats' Castle worth watching?
Gritta of the Rats' Castle holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Family for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Gritta of the Rats' Castle and when was it released?
Gritta of the Rats' Castle is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.
Who directed Gritta of the Rats' Castle?
Gritta of the Rats' Castle was directed by Jürgen Brauer.
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