The Rainmaker(1956)
“It's about the magic that makes a woman beautiful when she's wanted by a man!”
Overview
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!
Director
Joseph Anthony
Studio
Hal Wallis Productions
Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Bill Starbuck
Katharine Hepburn
as Lizzie Curry
Wendell Corey
as Deputy Sheriff J.S. File
Lloyd Bridges
as Noah Curry
Earl Holliman
as Jim Curry
Cameron Prud'Homme
as H.C. Curry
Wallace Ford
as Sheriff Howard Thomas
Yvonne Lime
as Snookie Maguire
Jack Kenny
as Townsman (uncredited)
Tex Driscoll
as Townsman (uncredited)
Frank Mills
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Kansas Moehring
as Townsman (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Hal Wallis Productions • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rainmaker?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Rainmaker (1956).
What is The Rainmaker about?▼
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!
Who directed The Rainmaker?▼
The Rainmaker was directed by Joseph Anthony and released in 1956. It is a romance, western film.
How long is The Rainmaker?▼
The Rainmaker has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in The Rainmaker?▼
The cast of The Rainmaker includes Burt Lancaster as Bill Starbuck, Katharine Hepburn as Lizzie Curry, Wendell Corey as Deputy Sheriff J.S. File, Lloyd Bridges as Noah Curry, Earl Holliman as Jim Curry and more.
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