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Of Unknown Origin
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Of Unknown Origin

1983-11-23 · 88 min · ★ 5.8

Horror

A man who recently completed rebuilding a townhouse becomes obsessed with a rat infestation until it becomes an interspecies duel.

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Directors
George P. Cosmatos
Production companies
Canadian Film Development Corporation, Les Productions Mutuelles Ltée, Famous Players
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000

Top Cast

Peter WellerPeter WellerBart Hughes
Jennifer DaleJennifer DaleLorrie Wells
Lawrence DaneLawrence DaneEliot Riverton
Kenneth WelshKenneth WelshJames Hall
Louis Del GrandeLouis Del GrandeClete
Shannon TweedShannon TweedMeg Hughes
Keith KnightKeith KnightHardware Salesman
Maury ChaykinMaury ChaykinDan Errol
Leif AndersonLeif AndersonPeter Hughes
Jimmy TappMeg's Father
Gayle GarfinkleGayle GarfinkleJanis Wycoff
Earl PenningtonMr. Thompson
Jacklin WebbNewspaper Vendor
Bronwen MantelBronwen MantelFlorence Riverton
Aimée CastleAimée CastleBirthday Party Child
Tara O'DonnellBirthday Party Child

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