The Rainmaker (1997)
Movie 2h 15m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
The Rainmaker is a crime, drama and thriller movie from 1997. It is directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The cast includes Jon Voight, Claire Danes and Virginia Madsen. The running time is 2h 15m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
Synopsis
When Rudy Baylor, a young attorney with no clients, goes to work for a seedy ambulance chaser, he wants to help the parents of a terminally ill boy in their suit against an insurance company. But to take on corporate America, Rudy and a scrappy paralegal must open their own law firm.
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Cast & crew
- Francis Ford CoppolaDirector
- Jon Voightas Leo F. Drummond
- Claire Danesas Kelly Riker
- Virginia Madsenas Jackie Lemancyzk
- Danny DeVitoas Deck Shifflet
- Matt Damonas Rudy Baylor
- Mickey Rourkeas Bruiser Stone
- Mary Kay Placeas Dot Black
- Johnny Whitworthas Donny Ray Black
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Questions about The Rainmaker
- What genre is The Rainmaker?
- The Rainmaker is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Rainmaker?
- Jon Voight, Claire Danes, Virginia Madsen, Danny DeVito, Matt Damon appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Rainmaker?
- Francis Ford Coppola directed The Rainmaker.
- How long is The Rainmaker?
- The Rainmaker runs for 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- Is The Rainmaker worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Rainmaker?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
