The Rainmaker
Die Regentrude
Synopsis
The Germanic pagan deity, The Rainmaker, has fallen asleep, causing widespread drought and poverty. A young couple, Andreas and Maren must trick an old goblin into leading them to the magic garden of The Rainmaker and wake her up.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ursula Schmenger
- Screenplay & Story
- Siegfried Hönicke, Theodor Storm, Ursula Schmenger, Fritz Gottschalk
- Original Score
- Jürgen Wilbrandt
- Original Title
- Die Regentrude
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ursula Schmenger
Siegfried Hönicke, Theodor Storm, Ursula Schmenger, Fritz Gottschalk
Jürgen Wilbrandt
Siegfried Hönicke
Bärbel Bauersfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Siegfried Hönicke
Writer
Ursula Schmenger
Director
Ursula Schmenger
Writer
Bärbel Bauersfeld
Editor
Fritz Gottschalk
Writer
Siegfried Hönicke
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rainmaker
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What is The Rainmaker about?
The Germanic pagan deity, The Rainmaker, has fallen asleep, causing widespread drought and poverty. A young couple, Andreas and Maren must trick an old goblin into leading them to the magic garden of The Rainmaker and wake her up.
Who directed The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker was directed by Ursula Schmenger.
Who stars in The Rainmaker?
The principal cast of The Rainmaker includes Cox Habbema, Ingolf Gorges, Brigitte Heinrich, Fred Delmare, Helga Göring.
When was The Rainmaker released and how long is it?
The Rainmaker was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rainmaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rainmaker was composed by Jürgen Wilbrandt.
Is The Rainmaker based on a book or true story?
The Rainmaker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodor Storm".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).