---
title: "The Rat Savior"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rat-savior-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 169250
imdb_id: "tt0074701"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Rat Savior (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rat-savior-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Subject: Film "The Rat Savior" (1976).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Rat Savior (Izbavitelj).
Year: 1976.
Release Date: 10/26/1976 (YU).
Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, and Drama.
Runtime: 1h 20m.
Director: Krsto Papic.
Cast: Ivica Vidovic, Mirjana Majurec, Relja Basic, Fabijan Šovagović.
Plot:
A poor writer discovers a species of rats has banded together to impersonate humans and supplant them unnoticed.
Comparisons: Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros (transformations) and The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (covert conspiracy of pod-people).
Based on a book by Soviet writer Alexander Grin.
Details from TVDB: A man uncovers a race of intelligent rats who can appear as human. He is captured and taken to the rat people's leader (the savior). He escapes, but then wonders who

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Krsto Papić
- **Networks / Studios**: Jadran Film, Croatia Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ivica Vidović** as *Ivan Gajski*
- **Mirjana Majurec** as *Sonja Bošković*
- **Relja Bašić** as *Izbavitelj / Gradonačelnik*
- **Fabijan Šovagović** as *Profesor Martin Bošković*
- **Ilija Ivezić** as *Šef policije*
- **Branko Špoljar** as *Rupčić*
- **Petar Dobrić** as *Meštar ceremonije na štakorskoj zabavi*
- **Edo Peročević** as *Policajac*
- **Ana Hercigonja** as *Prodavačica dječjih kapica*
- **Zvonimir Ferenčić** as *Nakladnik*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Rat Savior online?
The Rat Savior is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Franatic Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Rat Savior worth watching?
The Rat Savior holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Science Fiction, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Rat Savior and when was it released?
The Rat Savior is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 1976. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Rat Savior?
The Rat Savior was directed by Krsto Papić.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Rat Savior — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/169250)
- [The Rat Savior (1976) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074701/)
- [The Rat Savior (1976) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/169250-izbavitelj/cast)
- [Izbavitelj - TheTVDB.com](https://thetvdb.com/movies/the-rat-savior)

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