The Rainmaker
"It's about the magic that makes a woman beautiful when she's wanted by a man!"
Originally released in 1956. The Rainmaker is a romance/western film. directed by Joseph Anthony. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, and Wendell Corey
Synopsis
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (46 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Bill Starbuck
Katharine Hepburn
as Lizzie Curry
Wendell Corey
as Deputy Sheriff J.S. File
Lloyd Bridges
as Noah Curry
Earl Holliman
as Jim Curry
Cameron Prud'Homme
as H.C. Curry
Wallace Ford
as Sheriff Howard Thomas
Yvonne Lime
as Snookie Maguire
Jack Kenny
as Townsman (uncredited)
Tex Driscoll
as Townsman (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Wallis Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rainmaker about?
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,...
Who directed The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker was directed by Joseph Anthony.
How long is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was The Rainmaker released?
The Rainmaker was released on December 13, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rainmaker?
The main cast of The Rainmaker includes Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges, Earl Holliman.