Ambition turns venomous as a ruthless rock singer claws his way toward stardom in 1960s Hollywood.
RAT FINK
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A sadistic rock singer will do whatever it takes to become a star.
Ambition is messy—sometimes literally, if you’re getting an abortion from a vet.
Rat Fink isn’t just your average cautionary tale—it’s a sleazy Hollywood fever dream where a rock singer’s ego is matched only by his cruelty. With a lead character who seduces, steals, and discards with abandon, and a plot that includes an abortion-by-veterinarian subplot, this is 80 minutes of pure mid-60s exploitation grit.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Rat Fink is a 1965 American crime drama thriller directed by James Landis about a sadistic rock singer who manipulates and destroys lives to become a star.
Synopsis
Why Cult
Schuyler Hayden’s Lonnie Price is a rock singer who’ll stop at nothing—including seduction, theft, and betrayal—to reach the top.
Set against a seedy Los Angeles backdrop, the film exposes the darker side of showbiz ambition and personal ruin.
A subplot involving a coerced abortion performed by a veterinarian pushes the envelope for mid-1960s crime drama.
Directed by James Landis, this film doesn’t shy away from the era’s most salacious and controversial elements.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Rat Fink about? +
Rat Fink follows a sadistic rock singer on his ruthless quest for stardom, leaving heartbreak and scandal in his wake.
When was Rat Fink released? +
Rat Fink was released in 1965.
Who directed Rat Fink? +
Rat Fink was directed by James Landis.
How long is Rat Fink? +
Rat Fink has a runtime of 80 minutes.
What genre is Rat Fink? +
Rat Fink is a crime drama thriller.
Where can I watch Rat Fink? +
Rat Fink is available to stream on SassyFlix.
