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The Rainmaker (1956)

EnglishFilm1956121 minRomance, Western★ 6.8/10

It's about the magic that makes a woman beautiful when she's wanted by a man!

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!

Directed by
Joseph Anthony
Starring
Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey
Music
Alex North
Released
1956-12-13

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Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterBill Starbuck
Katharine HepburnKatharine HepburnLizzie Curry
Wendell CoreyWendell CoreyDeputy Sheriff J.S. File
Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesNoah Curry
Earl HollimanEarl HollimanJim Curry
Cameron Prud'HommeCameron Prud'HommeH.C. Curry
Wallace FordWallace FordSheriff Howard Thomas
Yvonne LimeYvonne LimeSnookie Maguire
Jack KennyJack KennyTownsman (uncredited)
Tex DriscollTex DriscollTownsman (uncredited)
Frank MillsFrank MillsTrain Conductor (uncredited)
Kansas MoehringKansas MoehringTownsman (uncredited)

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