The Rainmaker
“It's about the magic that makes a woman beautiful when she's wanted by a man!”
Synopsis
Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secrect yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker!
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The Rainmaker (1956) Original Trailer [HD]
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Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Bill Starbuck
Katharine Hepburn
Lizzie Curry
Wendell Corey
Deputy Sheriff J.S. File
Lloyd Bridges
Noah Curry
Earl Holliman
Jim Curry
Cameron Prud'Homme
H.C. Curry
Wallace Ford
Sheriff Howard Thomas
Yvonne Lime
Snookie Maguire
Jack Kenny
Townsman (uncredited)
Tex Driscoll
Townsman (uncredited)
Frank Mills
Train Conductor (uncredited)
Kansas Moehring
Townsman (uncredited)
Joe Ploski
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Anthony
- Screenplay & Story
- N. Richard Nash
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- The Rainmaker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Hal Wallis Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Anthony
N. Richard Nash
Alex North
Charles Lang
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Anthony
Director
N. Richard Nash
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Alex North
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rainmaker
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What is The Rainmaker about?
Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secrect yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker!
Who directed The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker was directed by Joseph Anthony.
Who stars in The Rainmaker?
The principal cast of The Rainmaker includes Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges, Earl Holliman.
When was The Rainmaker released and how long is it?
The Rainmaker was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rainmaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rainmaker was composed by Alex North.
Is The Rainmaker based on a book or true story?
The Rainmaker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "N. Richard Nash".