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The Man with Rain in His Shoes (1998): Cast

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The Man with Rain in His Shoes is a 1998 comedy drama directed by María Ripoll, starring Douglas Henshall as Victor Bukowski, Mark Strong and Penélope Cruz. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The Man with Rain in His Shoes (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
María Ripoll
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man with Rain in His Shoes About?

The premise of The Man with Rain in His Shoes without spoilers.

Victor Bukowski is an out‑of‑work actor plagued by a bad agent, frequent clashes with directors and lingering love for his ex‑girlfriend. When an unexpected emotional journey forces him to face both his future and the mistakes of his past, he discovers that a second chance at a once‑upon‑a‑time story may still be possible.

The Man with Rain in His Shoes Themes & Keywords

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  • sex in a bathtub
  • time travel romance
  • reference to don quixote
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  • love
  • destiny
  • award ceremony
  • stage play
+38 more
  • blindfolded man
  • man and woman in a bathtub
  • playing pool
  • time travel
  • magic spell
  • note
  • shoplifter
  • surveillance camera
  • tv awards show
  • tv show
  • toy carousel
  • reference to radiohead the band
  • closet
  • parade
  • carnival
  • unfaithfulness
  • adultery
  • extramarital affair
  • blindfold
  • broken guitar
  • gym
  • writer
  • notting hill london
  • bubble bath
  • infidelity
  • london england
  • multiple outcomes
  • barmaid
  • repeated event
  • london underground
  • woman wears suspenders
  • friend
  • garbage dump
  • india
  • asian indian restaurant
  • asian indian
  • garbage can
  • microwave oven
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Cast & crew

The Man with Rain in His Shoes Cast & Characters

Douglas Henshall leads the cast as Victor Bukowski, with Mark Strong as Dave Summers and Penélope Cruz as Louise. Directed by María Ripoll; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Man with Rain in His Shoes

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From the director

More from María Ripoll

More films directed by María Ripoll, best-rated first: Live Twice, Love Once, Tortilla Soup, Yo no soy esa and We Won’t Kill Each Other with Guns.

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Cars

Cars in The Man with Rain in His Shoes

22 cars on screen, including the 1958 Volkswagen De Luxe Saloon Typ 1 and the Mercedes-Benz Unknown.

All 22 cars
  • 1958 Volkswagen De Luxe Saloon Typ 1 in The Man with Rain in His Shoes 1958 Volkswagen De Luxe Saloon Typ 1 Important role
  • Mercedes-Benz Unknown in The Man with Rain in His Shoes Mercedes-Benz Unknown Minor role
  • AEC Routemaster in The Man with Rain in His Shoes AEC Routemaster Background role
  • 1987 Austin Montego Estate in The Man with Rain in His Shoes 1987 Austin Montego Estate Background role
Details

The Man with Rain in His Shoes Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Twice Upon a Yesterday” and “If Only”.

Also known as
  • Twice Upon a Yesterday
  • If Only
  • Lluvia en los zapatos
  • 爱再来一次
  • Due volte ieri
  • Lieber gestern als nie
  • Человек с дождем в ботинках
  • Vissza a jelenbe!
  • 맨 위드 레인
  • 鞋子里进水的男人

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The Man with Rain in His Shoes FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man with Rain in His Shoes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man with Rain in His Shoes?

The Man with Rain in His Shoes runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Man with Rain in His Shoes released?

The Man with Rain in His Shoes was released on November 27, 1998.

Who directed The Man with Rain in His Shoes?

The Man with Rain in His Shoes was directed by María Ripoll.

More films by María Ripoll

Who is in the cast of The Man with Rain in His Shoes?

The Man with Rain in His Shoes stars Douglas Henshall as Victor Bukowski, Mark Strong as Dave Summers and Penélope Cruz as Louise, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Man with Rain in His Shoes have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man with Rain in His Shoes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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