The Rainmaker (1956)
The Rainmaker is a 1956 romance movie directed by Joseph Anthony, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn and Wendell Corey.
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!
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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!
When was The Rainmaker released?
The Rainmaker was released on 13 December 1956.
How long is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker runs 2h 1m.
Who made The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker was directed by Joseph Anthony.
Where can I watch The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Rainmaker
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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)