The Rainmaker(1976)
Die Regentrude
The Rainmaker Synopsis
The Germanic pagan deity, The Rainmaker, has fallen asleep, causing widespread drought and poverty. A young couple, Andreas and Maren must trick an old goblin into leading them to the magic garden of The Rainmaker and wake her up.
The Rainmaker (1976) is a adventure, fantasy and family film directed by Ursula Schmenger, released on December 25, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Cox Habbema, Ingolf Gorges, Brigitte Heinrich and Fred Delmare. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Ursula Schmenger
- Writers:
- Siegfried Hönicke, Theodor Storm, Ursula Schmenger
- Cinematographer:
- Siegfried Hönicke
- Production:
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
The Rainmaker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cox Habbema
as Regentrude
Ingolf Gorges
as Andrees
Brigitte Heinrich
as Maren
Fred Delmare
as Schäfer
Helga Göring
as Mutter Stine
Gerd Ehlers
Hans-Joachim Hanisch
- Wolfgang Brunecker
Wolfgang Brunecker
- Eugen Albert
Eugen Albert
- Jürgen Hölzel
Jürgen Hölzel
- Wolfgang Jaster
Wolfgang Jaster
- Annemarie Ripperger
Annemarie Ripperger
Key crew
Directed by Ursula Schmenger, written by Siegfried Hönicke, Theodor Storm and Ursula Schmenger.
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The Rainmaker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Rainmaker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rainmaker online?
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Who stars in The Rainmaker?
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The main cast of The Rainmaker (1976) includes Cox Habbema, Ingolf Gorges, Brigitte Heinrich, Fred Delmare and Helga Göring. The film was directed by Ursula Schmenger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rainmaker released?
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The Rainmaker was released on December 25, 1976 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is The Rainmaker worth watching?
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The Rainmaker (1976) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.