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A Prayer for Rain

"30 years have passed. It's time to tell their story."

December 5, 2014 1h 43m 6.4/10 (29 votes)

Originally released in 2014. A Prayer for Rain is a history/drama film. directed by Ravi Kumar.

Starring Martin Sheen, Mischa Barton, and Kal Penn

Synopsis

Thirty years on from the 1984 Union Carbide plant malfunction, the consequences of which are tragically ongoing, A Prayer for Rain is the powerful and moving story of the Bhopal tragedy, one of the great corporate and environmental scandals of the last half-century. It dramatises the dependence of the local community on the chemical plant that will eventually cause catastrophe, and the series of oversights that led to an event that stands as a benchmark for corporate irresponsibility in the developing world.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 5, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (29 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country India + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Percept Picture Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Prayer for Rain about?

Thirty years on from the 1984 Union Carbide plant malfunction, the consequences of which are tragically ongoing, A Prayer for Rain is the powerful and moving story of the Bhopal tragedy, one of the...

Who directed A Prayer for Rain?

A Prayer for Rain was directed by Ravi Kumar.

How long is A Prayer for Rain?

A Prayer for Rain has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was A Prayer for Rain released?

A Prayer for Rain was released on December 5, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Prayer for Rain?

The main cast of A Prayer for Rain includes Martin Sheen, Mischa Barton, Kal Penn, Rajpal Yadav, Tannishtha Chatterjee.