The Rainmaker
1956, English. Directed by Joseph Anthony.
It's about the magic that makes a woman beautiful when she's wanted by a man!
Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secrect yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker!
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph AnthonyDirector
- Burt LancasterBill Starbuck
- Katharine HepburnLizzie Curry
- Wendell CoreyDeputy Sheriff J.S. File
- Lloyd BridgesNoah Curry
- Earl HollimanJim Curry
- Cameron Prud'HommeH.C. Curry
- Wallace FordSheriff Howard Thomas
- Yvonne LimeSnookie Maguire
- Jack KennyTownsman (uncredited)
- Tex DriscollTownsman (uncredited)
- Frank MillsTrain Conductor (uncredited)
- Kansas MoehringTownsman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 13 December 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- N. Richard Nash
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The Rainmaker: quick answers
Is The Rainmaker worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Rainmaker have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Rainmaker. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Rainmaker suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Rainmaker yet.
What movies are like The Rainmaker?
If you liked The Rainmaker, try A Man Called Sledge, Apache Junction, The Unholy Trinity.
Who directed The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker (1956) was directed by Joseph Anthony and stars Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey.