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The Rainmaker (1997) 6.9
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Metascore: 72/100
Reviews: 121 user | 88 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com An idealistic young lawyer and his cynical partner take on a powerful law firm representing a corrupt insurance company. Director:Francis Ford Coppola |
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Cast
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Deck Shifflet
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Kelly Riker
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Leo F. Drummond
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Dot Black
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Judge Harvey Hale
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Colleen 'Miss Birdie' Birdsong
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Cliff Riker
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Buddy Black
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Donny Ray Black
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Wayne Emmons | ... |
Prince Thomas
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Butch
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Wilfred Keeley
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Rudy Baylor is a jobless young attorney. However, he is also the only hope of an elderly couple whose insurance company will not pay for an operation that could save their son's life. In this judicial drama, Rudy learns to hate corporate America as he falls in love with a battered young married woman. Will he be up to the task? Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
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They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for a strong beating and elements of domestic abuse | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 November 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
John Grisham's The Rainmaker See more »Box Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£339,465 (UK) (24 April 1998)Gross:
£823,492 (UK) (8 May 1998)Company Credits
Production Co:
Constellation Entertainment, Douglas/Reuther Productions, American Zoetrope See more »
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ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Written by T-Bone Walker
Performed by Big Joe Turner
Courtesy of Fantasy, Inc.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Francis Ford Coppola encouraged Matt Damon to stay in his character's apartment to help him immerse himself into the role. Coppola was then able to sneak some shots of the actor waking up in the morning. See more »Goofs
In the court room, Rudy Baylor hands Wilfred Keeley a computer report about 3 or 4 inches thick. When Keeley hands it back to Rudy it's only about a inch think. The reports on the table behind Rudy continue to change size and position from the ones that Mr. Keeley is looking at. See more »Crazy Credits
There is a credit for "Poet in Residence". See more »Connections
Featured in Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's The Rainmaker' (2007) See more »Soundtracks
"Woman You Must Be Crazy"Written by T-Bone Walker
Performed by Big Joe Turner
Courtesy of Fantasy, Inc.
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I love this film. This is probably Copola's last great film. Matt Damon was robbed, this is one of his best performances, and that's saying a lot. I love the little nuances of his performance, like when he greets the "old lady' at her house.
This is my 2nd favorite film of all time with deep personal meaning. We've all had people doubting our capabilities, just as the other team of lawyers discount Damon's competence. This film is about personal redemption. Further, I admire Damon's strength.
Overall, a film every law student and lawyer should see for its humanity; its brilliance; and its judgment on the American legal system.