Black Rainbow(1989)
She has just witnessed a murder that hasn't happened yet.
Black Rainbow Synopsis
Martha Travis is a medium who makes contact with spirits "on the other side" and connects them with their loved ones still alive, in public performances. Trouble begins when she gives a message to Mary Kuron from her husband, Tom. But Tom isn't dead... yet. And Martha not only knows he will die, she also knows who killed him. And the murderer knows she knows...
Black Rainbow (1989) is a mystery, thriller and horror film directed by Mike Hodges, released on December 5, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Rosanna Arquette, Jason Robards, Tom Hulce and Mark Joy. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Hodges
- Writers:
- Mike Hodges
- Producers:
- John Quested, Geoffrey Helman
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Fisher
- Composer:
- John Scott
- Production:
- Goldcrest Films International
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Black Rainbow (1989) Trailer
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Black Rainbow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rosanna Arquette
as Martha Travis
Jason Robards
as Walter Travis
Tom Hulce
as Gary Wallace
Mark Joy
as Lloyd Harley
- Ron Rosenthal
Ron Rosenthal
as Lieutenant Irving Weinberg
John Bennes
as Ted Silas
- Linda Pierce
Linda Pierce
as Mary Kuron
Olek Krupa
as Tom Kuron
- Marty Terry
Marty Terry
as Mrs. Adams
- Ed Grady
Ed Grady
as Editor, Geoff McBain
- Jon Thompson
Jon Thompson
as Jack Callow
- Helen Baldwin
Helen Baldwin
as Eva Callow
Key crew
Directed by Mike Hodges, written by Mike Hodges, produced by John Quested and Geoffrey Helman.
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Black Rainbow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 49 ratings.
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Black Rainbow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Rainbow online?
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Black Rainbow (1989) is available to stream on ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Rainbow?
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The main cast of Black Rainbow (1989) includes Rosanna Arquette, Jason Robards, Tom Hulce, Mark Joy and Ron Rosenthal. The film was directed by Mike Hodges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Rainbow released?
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Black Rainbow was released on December 5, 1989 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Black Rainbow worth watching?
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Black Rainbow (1989) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Rainbow?
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Yes. The official Black Rainbow trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.