What Rats Won't Do

What Rats Won't Do is a 1998 British comedy film directed by Alastair Reid and starring James Frain and Natascha McElhone.

Plot
Kate Beckenham is hired by American heiress Mirella Burton to defend Burton's claim to the £15million estate of her deceased husband against his son Gerald. Gerald has hired lawyer Jack Sullivan, who has never lost a case in court. Burton has hired Alex Leam, who has never won one. Though Beckenham is engaged, she finds herself attracted to Sullivan.

Cast

 * James Frain - Jack Sullivan
 * Natascha McElhone - Kate Beckenham
 * Amy Phillips - Ellen
 * Valentine Pelka - Graham
 * Samantha Bond - Jane
 * Freddie Jones - Judge Foster
 * Chris Jury - Defendant
 * Peter Capaldi - Tony
 * W. Stephen Gilbert - Foster's Clerk
 * Harry Enfield - Verger