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The Rainmaker

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1956 | 121 min | Romance, Western

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1956: an older pace and style.

Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secrect yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker!

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 51K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph Anthony

  • Burt LancasterBill Starbuck
  • Katharine HepburnLizzie Curry
  • Wendell CoreyDeputy Sheriff J.S. File
  • Lloyd BridgesNoah Curry
  • Earl HollimanJim Curry
  • Cameron Prud'HommeH.C. Curry
  • Wallace FordSheriff Howard Thomas
  • Yvonne LimeSnookie Maguire
  • Jack KennyTownsman (uncredited)
  • Tex DriscollTownsman (uncredited)