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The Rainmaker

1956 | 116 min | Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

The Rainmaker is a 1956 American romantic Western film directed by Joseph Anthony, and adapted by N. Richard Nash from his 1954 play. It stars Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges and Earl Holliman. The film tells the story of a middle-aged woman (Hepburn), suffering from unrequited love for the local town sheriff; however, she falls for a con man (Lancaster) who comes to town with the promise that he can make it rain. The play and film are inspired by the life of Charles Hatfield.

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Credits

Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Director
Joseph Anthony
Screenplay
N. Richard Nash
Director of Photography
Charles Lang
Original Music Composer
Alex North
Editor
Warren Low
Country
United States
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Cast · 6

Wendell Corey

Wendell Corey

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Earl Holliman

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