Movie: The Rainmaker

Top 5 Billed Cast

Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones

Starbuck

Tuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld

Lizzie Curry

Lonny Chapman
Lonny Chapman

H.C. Curry

James Cromwell
James Cromwell

Noah Curry

William Katt
William Katt

Jimmy Curry

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  • Overview

    Traveling rainmaker Starbuck arrives at the drought-ridden Curry place, promising rain for the farm and perhaps a romance for 'spinster sister' Lizzie.

  • Release Date

    1982-10-23

  • Average

    6.667

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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