The Rainmaker(1956)
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!
Directed by Joseph Anthony
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Cast
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)
The Rainmaker — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Rainmaker come out?+
The Rainmaker was released in 1956.
How long is The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker runs for 121 minutes (2 hours and 1 minutes).
Who directed The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker was directed by Joseph Anthony.
Who stars in The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker stars Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges and Earl Holliman.
Is The Rainmaker worth watching?+
The Rainmaker holds a 6.9/10 rating from 52 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of romance and western.
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