The Rain People
“Rain people are very fragile…one mistake in love and they dissolve.”
Synopsis
When a housewife finds out she is pregnant, she runs out of town looking for freedom to reevaluate her life decisions.
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Top Cast
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James Caan
Jimmy Kilgannon
Shirley Knight
Natalie Ravenna
Robert Duvall
Gordon
Marya Zimmet
Rosalie
Tom Aldredge
Mr. Alfred
Laurie Crews
Ellen
Andrew Duncan
Artie
Margaret Fairchild
Marion
Sally Gracie
Beth
Alan Manson
Lou
Robert Modica
Vinny Ravenna
Garrett Cassell
Farmer (uncredited)
Eleanor Coppola
Gordon's Wife (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 27, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- The Rain People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, American Zoetrope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola
Ronald Stein
Wilmer Butler
Barry Malkin
Bart Patton, Ronald Colby, Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford Coppola
Writer
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
Barry Malkin
Editor
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
Bart Patton
Producer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Ronald Colby
Producer
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rain People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rain People about?
When a housewife finds out she is pregnant, she runs out of town looking for freedom to reevaluate her life decisions.
Who directed The Rain People?
The Rain People was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in The Rain People?
The principal cast of The Rain People includes James Caan, Shirley Knight, Robert Duvall, Marya Zimmet, Tom Aldredge.
When was The Rain People released and how long is it?
The Rain People was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rain People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rain People was composed by Ronald Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rain People?
The Rain People holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).