The Rains of Ranchipur
“Theirs was the great sin that even the great rains could not wash away!”
Synopsis
India. The spoilt and stubborn Edwina Esketh, comes to a small town with her husband. She falls in love with an indian doctor, Dr. Safti. She also meets an old friend of hers, the alcoholic Tom Ransome. An awful earthquake is followed by days of rain.
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Lana Turner
Lady Edwina Esketh
Richard Burton
Dr. Major Rama Safti
Fred MacMurray
Thomas "Tom" Ransome
Joan Caulfield
Fern Simon
Michael Rennie
Lord Albert Esketh
Eugenie Leontovich
Maharani
Carlo Rizzo
Mr. Adoani
Madge Kennedy
Mrs. Smiley
Beatrice Kraft
Oriental Dancer
Gladys Hurlbut
Mrs. Simon
Argentina Brunetti
Mrs. Adoani
King Calder
Mr. Smiley
Rama Bai
Lachmaania
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Screenplay & Story
- Merle Miller
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- The Rains of Ranchipur
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Negulesco
Merle Miller, Louis Bromfield
Hugo Friedhofer
Department Leadership Roster
Merle Miller
Screenplay
Jean Negulesco
Director
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Costume Design
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
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What is The Rains of Ranchipur about?
India. The spoilt and stubborn Edwina Esketh, comes to a small town with her husband. She falls in love with an indian doctor, Dr. Safti. She also meets an old friend of hers, the alcoholic Tom Ransome. An awful earthquake is followed by days of rain.
Who directed The Rains of Ranchipur?
The Rains of Ranchipur was directed by Jean Negulesco.
Who stars in The Rains of Ranchipur?
The principal cast of The Rains of Ranchipur includes Lana Turner, Richard Burton, Fred MacMurray, Joan Caulfield, Michael Rennie.
When was The Rains of Ranchipur released and how long is it?
The Rains of Ranchipur was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rains of Ranchipur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rains of Ranchipur was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is The Rains of Ranchipur based on a book or true story?
The Rains of Ranchipur is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Bromfield".