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The Rainmaker

1956

Joseph Anthony

1956·Approved·United StatesUnited States
Award tierBronze

During the Depression, a con-man promises rain to a desperate drought-ridden Kansas town and marriage to a local desperate spinster.

Cast

Katharine Hepburn·Burt Lancaster·Wendell Corey·Lloyd Bridges

Producers

Paul Nathan·Hal B. Wallis

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

0 wins · 4 nominations

Nominations (4)

Best Picture

Golden Globes, USA (1957)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1957)

Best Actor - Drama

Burt Lancaster

Best Actress

Golden Globes, USA (1957)

Best Actress - Drama

Katharine Hepburn
Academy Awards, USA (1957)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Katharine Hepburn