Who'll Stop the Rain
“A week ago they were strangers. An hour ago they were lovers. Now they are targets.”
Synopsis
John, a disillusioned Vietnam War journalist, turns to heroin smuggling. He cons Ray, an equally burnt out veteran into delivering the drugs stateside to his wife. Everything soon falls apart and Ray ends up on the run with John's wife trying to evade crooked narcotics agents.
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Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-01
Top Cast
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Nick Nolte
Ray Hicks
Tuesday Weld
Marge Converse
Michael Moriarty
John Converse
Anthony Zerbe
Antheil
Richard Masur
Danskin
Ray Sharkey
Smitty
Gail Strickland
Charmian
Charles Haid
Eddie Peace
David Opatoshu
Bender
Joaquín Martínez
Angel
James Cranna
Gerald
Timothy Blake
Jody
Shelby Balik
Janey
José Carlos Ruiz
Galindez
Bill Cross
Radio Operator
John Durren
Alex
Bobby Kosser
Hippie
Wings Hauser
Marine Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Reisz
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Stone, Judith Rascoe
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- Who'll Stop the Rain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Katzka-Jaffe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Reisz
Robert Stone, Judith Rascoe
Laurence Rosenthal
Richard H. Kline
John Bloom
Herb Jaffe, Gabriel Katzka
Department Leadership Roster
Karel Reisz
Director
Herb Jaffe
Producer
Robert Stone
Screenplay
Judith Rascoe
Screenplay
Gabriel Katzka
Producer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Dale Hennesy
Production Design
William Ware Theiss
Costume Design
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
John Bloom
Editor
Bobby Bass
Stunt Coordinator
Mickey Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Who'll Stop the Rain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Who'll Stop the Rain about?
John, a disillusioned Vietnam War journalist, turns to heroin smuggling. He cons Ray, an equally burnt out veteran into delivering the drugs stateside to his wife. Everything soon falls apart and Ray ends up on the run with John's wife trying to evade crooked narcotics agents.
Who directed Who'll Stop the Rain?
Who'll Stop the Rain was directed by Karel Reisz.
Who stars in Who'll Stop the Rain?
The principal cast of Who'll Stop the Rain includes Nick Nolte, Tuesday Weld, Michael Moriarty, Anthony Zerbe, Richard Masur.
When was Who'll Stop the Rain released and how long is it?
Who'll Stop the Rain was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Who'll Stop the Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Who'll Stop the Rain was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
Is Who'll Stop the Rain based on a book or true story?
Who'll Stop the Rain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Stone".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Who'll Stop the Rain?
Who'll Stop the Rain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).