Who'll Stop the Rain(1978)
A week ago they were strangers. An hour ago they were lovers. Now they are targets.
Who'll Stop the Rain Synopsis
John, a disillusioned Vietnam War journalist, turns to heroin smuggling. He cons Ray, an equally burnt out veteran into delivering the drugs stateside to his wife. Everything soon falls apart and Ray ends up on the run with John's wife trying to evade crooked narcotics agents.
Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) is a crime, action and drama film directed by Karel Reisz, released on August 2, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Nick Nolte, Tuesday Weld, Michael Moriarty and Anthony Zerbe. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Karel Reisz
- Writers:
- Robert Stone, Judith Rascoe, Robert Stone
- Producers:
- Herb Jaffe, Gabriel Katzka
- Cinematographer:
- Richard H. Kline
- Composer:
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Production:
- Katzka-Jaffe
- Status:
- Released
Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) Trailer
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Who'll Stop the Rain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Nolte
as Ray Hicks
Tuesday Weld
as Marge Converse
Michael Moriarty
as John Converse
Anthony Zerbe
as Antheil
Richard Masur
as Danskin
Ray Sharkey
as Smitty
Gail Strickland
as Charmian
Charles Haid
as Eddie Peace
David Opatoshu
as Bender
Joaquín Martínez
as Angel
- James Cranna
James Cranna
as Gerald
Timothy Blake
as Jody
Key crew
Directed by Karel Reisz, written by Robert Stone, Judith Rascoe and Robert Stone, produced by Herb Jaffe and Gabriel Katzka.
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Who'll Stop the Rain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 75 ratings.
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Who'll Stop the Rain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Who'll Stop the Rain online?
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Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Who'll Stop the Rain?
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The main cast of Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) includes Nick Nolte, Tuesday Weld, Michael Moriarty, Anthony Zerbe and Richard Masur. The film was directed by Karel Reisz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Who'll Stop the Rain released?
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Who'll Stop the Rain was released on August 2, 1978 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Who'll Stop the Rain worth watching?
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Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Who'll Stop the Rain?
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Yes. The official Who'll Stop the Rain trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.