The Rainmaker

Nan
2h 15m
1982
6.7 /10 (3)

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1982-10-23

Top Billed Cast

Tommy Lee Jones

Starbuck

Tuesday Weld

Lizzie Curry

Lonny Chapman

H.C. Curry

James Cromwell

Noah Curry

William Katt

Jimmy Curry

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