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The Rainmaker (1956)
Director: Joseph Anthony
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges
Runtime121 min
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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!
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The Rainmaker (1956), directed by Joseph Anthony, is a critically acclaimed romance Western that explores themes of loneliness and the power of dreams. Though not a major awards contender, the film has been praised for its strong performances and ability to balance humor and drama. Audiences have also responded positively, with the film holding a solid 7.2/10 rating on IMDb.
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Fans of classic Western romances will enjoy the charismatic performances of Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn in the 1956 film The Rainmaker, directed by Joseph Anthony. This heartwarming story blends drama, humor, and a touch of magic as a 'rainmaker' arrives in a drought-stricken town and helps a lonely woman find confidence and love.
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The Rainmaker is a 1956 American western romance film directed by Joseph Anthony and adapted by N. Richard Nash from his 1954 play The Rainmaker. The film tells the story of a middle-aged woman, suffering from unrequited love for the local town sheriff; however, she falls for a con man who comes to town with the promise that he can make it rain. It stars Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges and Earl Holliman. Holliman won a Golden Globe Award for his performance.
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