A Hatful of Rain
“The tender love story of Johnny Pope, husband, brother, father-to-be!”
Synopsis
A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.
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Type: Clip • Published 2020-02-17
Top Cast
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Eva Marie Saint
Celia Pope
Don Murray
Johnny Pope
Anthony Franciosa
Polo Pope
Lloyd Nolan
John Pope, Sr
Henry Silva
Mother
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Chuch
William Hickey
Apples
Paul Kruger
Bartender
Ralph Montgomery
Spectator at Football Game
Michael Vale
Cab Driver
Art Fleming
Jack - Mounted Cop
Tom Ahearne
Bartender (uncredited)
William Bailey
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Herb Vigran
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Gordon B. Clarke
Middle-Aged Man (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Barfly (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing
Barfly (uncredited)
Kit Guard
Barfly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael V. Gazzo, Alfred Hayes, Carl Foreman
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- A Hatful of Rain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Michael V. Gazzo, Alfred Hayes, Carl Foreman
Bernard Herrmann
Joseph MacDonald
Dorothy Spencer
Buddy Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Michael V. Gazzo
Screenplay
Alfred Hayes
Screenplay
Carl Foreman
Screenplay
Buddy Adler
Producer
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Mary Wills
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Fred Zinnemann
Volpi Cup for Best Actor (1935–Present)
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Oscars 1958
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hatful of Rain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Hatful of Rain about?
A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.
Who directed A Hatful of Rain?
A Hatful of Rain was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in A Hatful of Rain?
The principal cast of A Hatful of Rain includes Eva Marie Saint, Don Murray, Anthony Franciosa, Lloyd Nolan, Henry Silva.
When was A Hatful of Rain released and how long is it?
A Hatful of Rain was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for A Hatful of Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Hatful of Rain was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Hatful of Rain?
A Hatful of Rain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).