Rainbow
Synopsis
The early life and struggles of Judy Garland (portrayed by Andrea McArdle), and of the film star's trials as a youngster in dealing with the movie studio system that held her back while her mother was forever pushing her to excel.
Top Cast
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Andrea McArdle
Judy Garland
Don Murray
Frank Gumm
Michael Parks
Roger Edens
Rue McClanahan
Ida Koverman
Nicholas Pryor
Bill Gilmore
Jack Carter
George Jessel
Donna Pescow
Jinnie Gumm
Martin Balsam
Louis B. Mayer
Piper Laurie
Ethel Gumm
Erin Donovan
Janey Gumm
Philip Sterling
Arthur Freed
Peggy Walton-Walker
Laura Gilmore
Moosie Drier
Mickey Rooney
Ben Frank
The Agent
Johnny Doran
Jackie Cooper
Don Sherman
Morgan Sterne
Vincent Milana
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jackie Cooper, Melville Shavelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Finch, John McGreevey
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- Rainbow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Ten-Four Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jackie Cooper, Melville Shavelson
Christopher Finch, John McGreevey
Charles Fox
Howard Schwartz
Jerry Dronsky
William Hogan, Peter Dunne, Greg Strangis
Department Leadership Roster
Jackie Cooper
Director
Melville Shavelson
Director
John McGreevey
Writer
Bill Ross
Production Design
Jerry Dronsky
Editor
Peter Dunne
Producer
Howard Schwartz
Director of Photography
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rainbow about?
The early life and struggles of Judy Garland (portrayed by Andrea McArdle), and of the film star's trials as a youngster in dealing with the movie studio system that held her back while her mother was forever pushing her to excel.
Who directed Rainbow?
Rainbow was directed by Jackie Cooper, Melville Shavelson.
Who stars in Rainbow?
The principal cast of Rainbow includes Andrea McArdle, Don Murray, Michael Parks, Rue McClanahan, Nicholas Pryor.
When was Rainbow released and how long is it?
Rainbow was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Rainbow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rainbow was composed by Charles Fox.
Is Rainbow based on a book or true story?
Rainbow is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Christopher Finch".