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| Release Date: |
November 21, 1997 |
| Genre: |
Crime, Drama, Suspense |
| Running Time: |
135 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated PG-13 for strong beating and elements of domestic abuse. |
| Director: |
Francis Coppola |
| Writer: |
Michael Herr, John Grisham, Francis Coppola |
| Cast: |
Roy Scheider, Adrian Roberts, Wayne Emmons, Johnny Whitworth, Red West, Andrew Shue, Mickey Rourke, Virginia Madsen, Teresa Wright, Dean Stockwell, Mary Kay Place, Jon Voight, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito, Matt Damon |
Rudy Baylor (MATT DAMON) is an idealistic young law school graduate who aspires to be a "rainmaker," a bright star with a golden touch who will lavish cash-rich clients and billable hours on the firm that is fortunate enough to hire him. Of course, it would help if the young hotshot could get past the front-office receptionist of any law firm that would give him the time of day. So Rudy takes the high road, Read more
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Movie Review
Grade: A
John Grisham's The Rainmaker comes to the big screen in a big way, with big stars such as the likes of Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight, Claire Danes, and Danny Glover. But an all-star cast isn't all that makes The Rainmaker worthwhile; it is an exceptionally well made and well crafted film. And, of course, the story is good because John Grisham wrote it. Read the full movie review
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