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Finian's Rainbow

  • 1968
  • G
  • 2h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.9K
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Fred Astaire, Petula Clark, Don Francks, and Tommy Steele in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
An Irish immigrant and his daughter move into a town in the American South with a magical piece of gold that will change people's lives, including a struggling farmer and African American citizens threatened by a bigoted politician.
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An Irish immigrant and his daughter move into a town in the American South with a magical piece of gold that will change people's lives, including a struggling farmer and African American ci... Read allAn Irish immigrant and his daughter move into a town in the American South with a magical piece of gold that will change people's lives, including a struggling farmer and African American citizens threatened by a bigoted politician.An Irish immigrant and his daughter move into a town in the American South with a magical piece of gold that will change people's lives, including a struggling farmer and African American citizens threatened by a bigoted politician.

  • Director
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Writers
    • E.Y. Harburg
    • Fred Saidy
  • Stars
    • Fred Astaire
    • Petula Clark
    • Tommy Steele
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Writers
      • E.Y. Harburg
      • Fred Saidy
    • Stars
      • Fred Astaire
      • Petula Clark
      • Tommy Steele
    • 69User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 1 win & 9 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:58
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    Fred Astaire in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Fred Astaire and Barbara Hancock in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Petula Clark and Tommy Steele in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Fred Astaire in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Fred Astaire, Petula Clark, and Don Francks in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Petula Clark and Don Francks in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Barbara Hancock and Tommy Steele in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Francis Ford Coppola in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Fred Astaire, Petula Clark, Don Francks, and Tommy Steele in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Fred Astaire, Petula Clark, Don Francks, and Tommy Steele in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Petula Clark and Tommy Steele in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Barbara Hancock and Tommy Steele in Finian's Rainbow (1968)

    Top cast

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    Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire
    • Finian McLonergan
    Petula Clark
    Petula Clark
    • Sharon McLonergan
    Tommy Steele
    Tommy Steele
    • Og
    Don Francks
    Don Francks
    • Woody Mahoney
    Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn
    • Senator Billboard Rawkins
    Barbara Hancock
    Barbara Hancock
    • Susan the Silent
    Al Freeman Jr.
    Al Freeman Jr.
    • Howard
    Ronald Colby
    Ronald Colby
    • Buzz Collins
    Dolph Sweet
    Dolph Sweet
    • Sheriff
    Wright King
    Wright King
    • District Attorney
    Louil Silas
    • Henry
    Brenda Arnau
    Brenda Arnau
    • Sharecropper 'Necessity'
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Carter
    • Sharecropper
    • (uncredited)
    Sterling Clark
    • Sharecropper
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Cleaves
    • Geologist
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Cole
    • Sharecropper
    • (uncredited)
    Willie Covan
    • Sharecropper
    • (uncredited)
    Evelyn Dutton
    • Sharecropper
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Writers
      • E.Y. Harburg
      • Fred Saidy
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Many, including Fred Astaire, blamed director Francis Ford Coppola for cutting off Astaire's feet during filming of his dancing scenes, but it was Warner Bros. who decided, after the filming had been completed in 35mm, to convert the film to the wider 70mm and promote it as a "reserved-ticket roadshow attraction." This was achieved by cropping off the tops and bottoms of the film frame, including some shots of Astaire's footwork.
    • Goofs
      In the song "Old Devil Moon" as Woody and Sharon dance through the stream, Woody has bare feet and his hands are in Sharon's. In the next shot, he has his shoes on, and it even looks as if his trousers are dry.
    • Quotes

      Finian McLonergan: What do you think makes America different from Ireland?

      Sharon McLonergan: It has more Irishmen?

    • Crazy credits
      introducing Barbara Hancock as "Susan the Silent"
    • Alternate versions
      Filmed in 35mm, Warners decided afterwards to promote it as a "reserved-ticket roadshow attraction" and converted it to 70mm, creating a wider-screen aspect ratio by cropping away the tops and bottoms of the images, and cropping away Fred Astaire's feet during some of his dance scenes. Restored versions show the original aspect ratio.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Look To The Rainbow / How Are Things In Glocca Morra?
      (1946) (uncredited)

      (Main Title)

      Played during the opening credits

      Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg

      Music by Burton Lane

      Sung by Petula Clark ("Rainbow") and played by the Warner Bros.

      Orchestra ("Glocca Morra") conducted by Ray Heindorf

    User reviews69

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    Featured review
    7/10
    Definitely worth a second - or even a third - look!
    I remember seeing this film when it was first released. I absolutely hated it - too slow-moving, and the male romantic lead was a cipher. Even the songs were manipulated to the point that I could barely stand to listen to them. Tommy Steele was far too frenetic as Og, the leprechaun. Its saving graces were Fred Astaire, Petula Clark (although she seemed too old in the role of Sharon), and Keenan Wynn. I've avoided it like the plague ever since.

    Tonight, thanks to Turner Classic Movies, I finally watched it again. And you know what? It's a lot better than I remembered. I don't know what has caused the turnabout in my opinion, except perhaps the lack of quality of most of the musical films that have come along since FINIAN'S RAINBOW in 1968. It still has a few longueurs, but generally it's very enjoyable. Even Tommy Steele isn't too bad. Don Francks is still dramatically stiff, but he's better than I remembered, and he sings well. And oh, those songs! It's a shame that "Necessity" was cut, but otherwise, what a string of melody - How are Things in Glocca Morra, Old Devil Moon, When I'm not Near the Girl I Love, and more.

    Thank you, TCM, for giving me a second chance with this film!
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    • Jun 28, 2012

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Dolina radosti
    • Filming locations
      • Potrero Valley, Thousand Oaks, California, USA(outdoor driving scenes)
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros./Seven Arts
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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 21 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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