The Rainmaker(1997)
They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.
Synopsis
Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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Cast
Matt Damon
Rudy Baylor
Claire Danes
Kelly Riker
Danny DeVito
Deck Shifflet
Jon Voight
Leo F. Drummond
Mary Kay Place
Dot Black
Dean Stockwell
Judge Harvey Hale
Mickey Rourke
Bruiser Stone
Danny Glover
Richter Tyrone Kipler
Virginia Madsen
Jackie Lemancyzk
Randy Travis
Billy Porter
Roy Scheider
Wilfred Keeley
Red West
Buddy Black
Johnny Whitworth
Donny Ray Black
Andrew Shue
Cliff Riker
Teresa Wright
Colleen 'Miss Birdie' Birdsong
Wayne Emmons
Prince Thomas
Adrian Roberts
Butch
Michael Girardin
Everett Lufkin
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Where can I watch The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Rainmaker come out?+
The Rainmaker was released in 1997.
How long is The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker runs for 135 minutes (2 hours and 15 minutes).
Who directed The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker stars Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight and Mary Kay Place.
Is The Rainmaker worth watching?+
The Rainmaker holds a 7.0/10 rating from 1,562 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, crime and thriller.
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