Rider on the Rain
Le Passager de la pluie
“Who will he terrorise... Who will he attack... Who will be his next victim ?”
Synopsis
Melancolie Mau is a lonely woman on the French seaside who falls victim to a horrific rape, but she manages to turn the tables and kill her attacker. She chooses not to tell anyone and dumps the body, but it comes back to haunt her when a U.S. colonel arrives, mysteriously armed with full knowledge about her ordeal. However, he seems to have his own agenda, and it may concern Melancolie's absent husband.
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Rider on the Rain (1970) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-18
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Charles Bronson
Col. Harry Dobbs
Marlène Jobert
Mélancolie 'Mellie' Mau
Gabriele Tinti
Tony Mau
Jean Gaven
Inspector Toussaint
Jean Piat
M. Armand
Jill Ireland
Nicole
Corinne Marchand
Tania
Annie Cordy
Juliette
Ellen Bahl
Madeleine Legauff
Steve Eckardt
U.S. officer
Marika Green
Hostess at Tania's
Jean-Daniel Ehrmann
Yves Massard
Marc Mazza
The Passenger (Mac Guffin)
Marcel Pérès
Station Master
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clément
- Screenplay & Story
- Sébastien Japrisot
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- Le Passager de la pluie
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Greenwich Film Production, Medusa Produzione, Taurus Film, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clément
Sébastien Japrisot
Francis Lai
Andréas Winding
Françoise Javet
Serge Silberman
Department Leadership Roster
René Clément
Director
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Andréas Winding
Director of Photography
Sébastien Japrisot
Writer
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
Serge Silberman
Producer
Pierre Guffroy
Production Design
Françoise Javet
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rider on the Rain
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What is Rider on the Rain about?
Melancolie Mau is a lonely woman on the French seaside who falls victim to a horrific rape, but she manages to turn the tables and kill her attacker. She chooses not to tell anyone and dumps the body, but it comes back to haunt her when a U.S. colonel arrives, mysteriously armed with full knowledge about her ordeal. However, he seems to have his own agenda, and it may concern Melancolie's absent husband.
Who directed Rider on the Rain?
Rider on the Rain was directed by René Clément.
Who stars in Rider on the Rain?
The principal cast of Rider on the Rain includes Charles Bronson, Marlène Jobert, Gabriele Tinti, Jean Gaven, Jean Piat.
When was Rider on the Rain released and how long is it?
Rider on the Rain was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Rider on the Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rider on the Rain was composed by Francis Lai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rider on the Rain?
Rider on the Rain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).