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The Rainmaker
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Why did Danny Glover not receive a credit for his performance?His part was hardly a cameo, it was substantial, and he was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture.
Biggest Goof of all time to ignore Danny Glover's significant contribution to this film.
Danny Glover refused a credit; it was his decision.
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When Claire Dane meets Matt Damon at the movie theater, there is a movie being shown in the background. What is the movie being shown?
The Lover, 1992
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What does the title "The Rainmaker" mean?
In the legal profession, a rainmaker is a lawyer skilled at bringing in and keeping clients. This often involves a degree of showmanship or self-promoting, like a tribal "rain dance."
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What is this movie based on?
The film is based on The Rainmaker (1995) by John Grisham
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How long is The Rainmaker?
2 hours and 15 minutes
When was The Rainmaker released?
November 21, 1997
What is the IMDb rating of The Rainmaker?
7.2 out of 10
Who stars in The Rainmaker?
Matt Damon
,
Danny DeVito
, and
Claire Danes
Who wrote The Rainmaker?
Francis Ford Coppola
,
John Grisham
, and
Michael Herr
Who directed The Rainmaker?
Francis Ford Coppola
Who was the composer for The Rainmaker?
Elmer Bernstein
Who was the producer of The Rainmaker?
Michael Douglas
,
Fred Fuchs
, and
Steven Reuther
Who was the cinematographer for The Rainmaker?
John Toll
Who was the editor of The Rainmaker?
Barry Malkin
and
Melissa Kent
Who are the characters in The Rainmaker?
Rudy Baylor, Deck Shifflet, Leo F. Drummond, Dot Black, Judge Harvey Hale, Jackie Lemancyzk, Bruiser Stone, Cliff Riker, Buddy Black, Donny Ray Black, and others
What is the plot of The Rainmaker?
An underdog lawyer takes on a fraudulent insurance company.
What was the budget for The Rainmaker?
$40 million
How much did The Rainmaker earn at the worldwide box office?
$45.9 million
How much did The Rainmaker earn at the US box office?
$45.9 million
What is The Rainmaker rated?
PG-13
What genre is The Rainmaker?
Crime Drama, Crime, Drama, and Thriller
How many awards has The Rainmaker won?
2 awards
How many awards has The Rainmaker been nominated for?
12 nominations
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