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The Rainmaker (1976): Cast

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The Rainmaker is a 1976 fantasy family film directed by Ursula Schmenger, starring Brigitte Heinrich as Maren, Fred Delmare and Nico Turoff. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.

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The Rainmaker (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 7m (67 min)
Director
Ursula Schmenger
Genres
Fantasy , Family , Adventure
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Rainmaker About?

The premise of The Rainmaker without spoilers.

When the Germanic pagan deity known as the Rainmaker falls into a slumber, a severe drought spreads across the land, plunging communities into poverty. Young lovers Andreas and Maren devise a plan to deceive an ancient goblin, hoping it will guide them to the Rainmaker’s enchanted garden so they can awaken the deity and end the famine.

The Rainmaker Themes & Keywords

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  • f rated
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Rainmaker Cast & Characters

Brigitte Heinrich leads the cast as Maren, with Fred Delmare as Schäfer and Nico Turoff as Bauer (uncredited). Directed by Ursula Schmenger; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ursula Schmenger

More films directed by Ursula Schmenger: Rapunzel, or The Magic of Tears, The Goose-Girl at the Fountain and The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes.

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The Rainmaker Also Known As

Also known as “Регентруда”.

Also known as
  • Регентруда

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The Rainmaker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Rainmaker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).

When was The Rainmaker released?

The Rainmaker was released on December 25, 1976.

Who directed The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker was directed by Ursula Schmenger.

More films by Ursula Schmenger

Who is in the cast of The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker stars Brigitte Heinrich as Maren, Fred Delmare as Schäfer and Nico Turoff as Bauer (uncredited), among 13 credited actors.

Does The Rainmaker have a post-credit scene?

No. The Rainmaker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Rainmaker in?

The original language of The Rainmaker is German.

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