Black Rainbow
“She has just witnessed a murder that hasn't happened yet.”
Synopsis
Martha Travis is a medium who makes contact with spirits "on the other side" and connects them with their loved ones still alive, in public performances. Trouble begins when she gives a message to Mary Kuron from her husband, Tom. But Tom isn't dead... yet. And Martha not only knows he will die, she also knows who killed him. And the murderer knows she knows...
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Top Cast
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Rosanna Arquette
Martha Travis
Jason Robards
Walter Travis
Tom Hulce
Gary Wallace
Mark Joy
Lloyd Harley
Ron Rosenthal
Lieutenant Irving Weinberg
John Bennes
Ted Silas
Linda Pierce
Mary Kuron
Olek Krupa
Tom Kuron
Marty Terry
Mrs. Adams
Ed Grady
Editor, Geoff McBain
Jon Thompson
Jack Callow
Helen Baldwin
Eva Callow
Darla N. Warner
Shirley Harley
Christopher L. Gray
Choirmaster
Lucy Williams
Choirlady
Peter Townes
President Hotel, Clerk
Dan Cox
Terminal Hotel, Clerk
William Brown
Hal Faber
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Hodges
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- Black Rainbow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Goldcrest Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Hodges
Mike Hodges
John Scott
Gerry Fisher
Malcolm Cooke
John Quested, Geoffrey Helman, George A. Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Voytek
Production Design
Mike Hodges
Writer
Mike Hodges
Director
John Quested
Producer
Geoffrey Helman
Producer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
Clifford Capone
Costume Design
John Scott
Original Music Composer
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 Black Rainbow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Rainbow about?
Martha Travis is a medium who makes contact with spirits "on the other side" and connects them with their loved ones still alive, in public performances. Trouble begins when she gives a message to Mary Kuron from her husband, Tom. But Tom isn't dead... yet. And Martha not only knows he will die, she also knows who killed him. And the murderer knows she knows...
Who directed Black Rainbow?
Black Rainbow was directed by Mike Hodges.
Who stars in Black Rainbow?
The principal cast of Black Rainbow includes Rosanna Arquette, Jason Robards, Tom Hulce, Mark Joy, Ron Rosenthal.
When was Black Rainbow released and how long is it?
Black Rainbow was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Rainbow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Rainbow was composed by John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Rainbow?
Black Rainbow 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.).