The Rainmaker(1982)
The Rainmaker Synopsis
Traveling rainmaker Starbuck arrives at the drought-ridden Curry place, promising rain for the farm and perhaps a romance for 'spinster sister' Lizzie.
The Rainmaker (1982) is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on October 23, 1982 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Tommy Lee Jones, Tuesday Weld, Lonny Chapman and James Cromwell. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers:
- N. Richard Nash
- Status:
- Released
The Rainmaker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tommy Lee Jones
as Starbuck
Tuesday Weld
as Lizzie Curry
Lonny Chapman
as H.C. Curry
James Cromwell
as Noah Curry
William Katt
as Jimmy Curry
Taylor Lacher
as File
William Traylor
as Sheriff Thomas
Key crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by N. Richard Nash.
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The Rainmaker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 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 (1982) includes Tommy Lee Jones, Tuesday Weld, Lonny Chapman, James Cromwell and William Katt. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. 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 October 23, 1982 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is The Rainmaker worth watching?
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The Rainmaker (1982) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.