The Rainmaker Movie Review 1956

Reminiscent of "Elmer Gantry" in his masterful performance, Lancaster makes it all believable as a con man who comes to a small midwestern town and works miracles not only on the weather but on spinster Hepburn, although both were a little long in the tooth for their roles. Written by Nash from his own play.

Distribution

Critics' Choice Video & DVD, PO Box 749, Itasca, IL 60143, Toll-free: 800-993-6357, Email: vcatalog@ccvideo.com, URL: http://www.ccvideo.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 121 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, Salespeople, Adapted from a Play, Late Bloomin' Love

Screenplay

N. Richard Nash

Cast

Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges, Earl Holliman, Cameron Prudhomme, Wallace Ford

Cinematography

Charles B(ryant) Lang

Director

Joseph Anthony

Music

Alex North

Producer

Paramount Pictures

Awards

Golden Globes 1957: Support. Actor (Holliman).