The Rainmaker (1956): Cast
The Rainmaker is a 1956 romantic western directed by Joseph Anthony, starring Katharine Hepburn as Lizzie Curry, Lloyd Bridges and Cameron Prud'Homme. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Joseph Anthony
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hal Wallis Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rainmaker About?
The premise of The Rainmaker without spoilers.
In a drought‑stricken town, plain‑looking Lizzie Curry, who secretly longs for the local sheriff File, feels trapped by her ordinary appearance despite her wit and homemaking skills. When itinerant rainmaker Bill Starbuck arrives, his uncanny ability to summon rain forces Lizzie, her brothers and her father to confront love, hope and the transformative power of desire.
The Rainmaker Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- con artist
- drought
- rainmaker
- spinster
- rain
- based on a stage play
- actor recreates his stage role
- drum
- drummer
- remade
- town
- lancaster and corey
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- lancaster and holliman
- brother sister relationship
- father daughter relationship
- redheaded woman
The Rainmaker Cast & Characters
Katharine Hepburn leads the cast as Lizzie Curry, with Lloyd Bridges as Noah Curry and Cameron Prud'Homme as H.C. Curry. Directed by Joseph Anthony; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Anthony
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Katharine Hepburn as Lizzie Curry - Lloyd Bridges as Noah Curry
- Cameron Prud'Homme as H.C. Curry
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Wendell Corey as Deputy Sheriff J.S. File
Also Starring in The Rainmaker
· 5 more- Burt Lancaster Bill Starbuck
- Wallace Ford Sheriff Howard Thomas
- Jack Kenny Townsman
- Earl Holliman Jim Curry
- Yvonne Lime Snookie Maguire
More from Joseph Anthony
More films directed by Joseph Anthony: Tomorrow, All in a Night’s Work, Career and The Matchmaker.
The Rainmaker Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Rainmaker.
Cars in The Rainmaker
8 cars on screen, including the 1928 Ford Model A and the 1930 Ford Model A.
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1928 Ford Model A Important role -
1930 Ford Model A Minor role -
1930 Packard unknown Minor role -
1930 Ford Model A Background role
The Rainmaker Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Le faiseur de pluie” and “Il mago della pioggia”.
- Also known as
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- Le faiseur de pluie
- Il mago della pioggia
- Der Regenmacher
- Obchodník s deštěm
- El farsante
- Az esőcsináló
- Продавец дождя
- Lágrimas do Céu
- 레인메이커
- Regnmageren
- Zaklinacz Deszczu
- Sateentekijä
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- 造雨人
- Regnmakaren
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The Rainmaker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Rainmaker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was The Rainmaker released?
The Rainmaker was released on December 13, 1956.
Who directed The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker was directed by Joseph Anthony.
More films by Joseph Anthony Who is in the cast of The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker stars Katharine Hepburn as Lizzie Curry, Lloyd Bridges as Noah Curry and Cameron Prud'Homme as H.C. Curry, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Rainmaker have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rainmaker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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