Rider on the Rain(1970)
Le Passager de la pluie
Who will he terrorise... Who will he attack... Who will be his next victim ?
Rider on the Rain Synopsis
Melancolie Mau is a lonely woman on the French seaside who falls victim to a horrific rape, but she manages to turn the tables and kill her attacker. She chooses not to tell anyone and dumps the body, but it comes back to haunt her when a U.S. colonel arrives, mysteriously armed with full knowledge about her ordeal. However, he seems to have his own agenda, and it may concern Melancolie's absent husband.
Rider on the Rain (1970) is a thriller, mystery and crime film directed by René Clément, released on January 21, 1970 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Charles Bronson, Marlène Jobert, Gabriele Tinti and Jean Gaven. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- Director:
- René Clément
- Writers:
- Sébastien Japrisot
- Producers:
- Serge Silberman
- Cinematographer:
- Andréas Winding
- Composer:
- Francis Lai
- Production:
- Greenwich Film Production, Medusa Produzione, Taurus Film, AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Rider on the Rain (1970) Trailer
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Rider on the Rain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Bronson
as Col. Harry Dobbs
Marlène Jobert
as Mélancolie 'Mellie' Mau
Gabriele Tinti
as Tony Mau
Jean Gaven
as Inspector Toussaint
Jean Piat
as M. Armand
Jill Ireland
as Nicole
Corinne Marchand
as Tania
Annie Cordy
as Juliette
Ellen Bahl
as Madeleine Legauff
Steve Eckardt
as U.S. officer
Marika Green
as Hostess at Tania's
- Jean-Daniel Ehrmann
Jean-Daniel Ehrmann
Key crew
Directed by René Clément, written by Sébastien Japrisot, produced by Serge Silberman.
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Rider on the Rain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 103 ratings.
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Rider on the Rain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rider on the Rain online?
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Rider on the Rain (1970) is available to stream on FlixFling and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rider on the Rain?
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The main cast of Rider on the Rain (1970) includes Charles Bronson, Marlène Jobert, Gabriele Tinti, Jean Gaven and Jean Piat. The film was directed by René Clément. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rider on the Rain released?
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Rider on the Rain was released on January 21, 1970 and runs for 2h.
Is Rider on the Rain worth watching?
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Rider on the Rain (1970) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rider on the Rain?
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