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The Rainmaker (1956)
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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... See full summary » Director:Joseph Anthony |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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Cast
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Bill Starbuck, aka Bill Smith, Bill Harley, Tornado Johnson
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| Katharine Hepburn | ... |
Lizzie Curry
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Wendell Corey | ... |
Deputy Sheriff J.S. File, Three Point Texas
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| Lloyd Bridges | ... |
Noah Curry
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Earl Holliman | ... |
Jim Curry
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Cameron Prud'Homme | ... |
H.C. Curry
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Wallace Ford | ... |
Sheriff Howard Thomas (Three Point, Texas)
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Yvonne Fedderson | ... |
Snookie Maguire, Jim's Girl
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Storyline
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! Written by A.L.Beneteau <albl@inforamp.net>
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It's about the magic that makes a woman beautiful when she's wanted by a man!Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Der Regenmacher See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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1.85 : 1
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Bill Starbuck: What DO you believe in mistah? Dyin' cattle?
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Continuity: After Starbuck shows up at the Currys' house, H.C. and Noah are playing a game of checkers. They start the game with H.C. playing red and make a few moves, then the phone rings. After the call, the game has reset to the beginning, and H.C. is playing black. See more »Quotes
Noah Curry: We don't believe in rainmakers.Bill Starbuck: What DO you believe in mistah? Dyin' cattle?
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