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The Rainmaker is a 1956 American western romance film directed by Joseph Anthony and adapted by N. Richard Nash from his 1954 play The Rainmaker. The film tells the story of a middle-aged woman, suffering from unrequited love for the local town sheriff; however, she falls for a con man who comes to town with the promise that he can make it rain.
The Rainmaker: Directed by Joseph Anthony. With Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges. During the Depression, a con-man promises rain to a desperate drought-ridden Kansas town and marriage to a local desperate spinster.
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- Romance, Western
- Joseph Anthony
- 1956-12-13
The Rainmaker (1956) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Loosely based on the real-life story of rainmaker Charles M. Hatfield. Elvis Presley took his first screen test for this movie, which led to reports that he was considered for a role as his movie debut.
- Burt Lancaster
Released Dec 13, 1956 2h 1m Drama List 80% Tomatometer 5 Reviews 64% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings During the Great Depression, a drought is wreaking havoc on a small, destitute Kansas town.
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- Burt Lancaster
- Joseph Anthony
- Drama
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The film tells the story of a middle-aged woman, suffering from unrequited love for the local town sheriff; however, she falls for a con man who comes to town with the promise that he can make it rain. It stars Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges and Earl Holliman.
The Rainmaker is directed by Joseph Anthony and written by N. Richard Nash. It stars Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges, Cameron Prud'Homme and Earl Holliman. Music is by Alex North and VistaVision/Technicolor cinematography is by Charles Lang.
