The Rainmaker (1997)
Movie
1997
PG-13
2 HOURS 15 MINS
Drama
In an adaptation of John Grisham’s novel, a Memphis law school grad takes on a powerful insurance company, fighting for justice on behalf of a leukemia patient denied coverage for a potentially life-saving treatment
Cast & Crew
Matt Damon Rudy Baylor
Claire Danes Kelly Riker
Jon Voight Leo F. Drummond
Mary Kay Place Dot Black
Mickey Rourke Bruiser Stone
Danny DeVito Deck Shifflet
Dean Stockwell Judge Harvey Hale
Teresa Wright Miss Birdie
Virginia Madsen Jackie Lemanczyk
Andrew Shue Cliff Riker
Red West Buddy Black
Johnny Whitworth Donny Ray Black
Wayne Emmons Prince Thomas
Adrian Roberts Butch
Roy Scheider Wilfred Keeley
Randy Travis Billy Porter
Michael Girardin Everett Lufkin
Randall King Jack Underhall
Justin Ashforth F. Franklin Donaldson
Michael Keys Hall B. Bobby Shaw
Danny Glover Judge Tyrone Kipler (uncredited)
Francis Ford Coppola Director
Francis Ford Coppola Writer
John Grisham Writer
Michael Herr Writer
Michael Douglas Producer
Fred Fuchs Producer
Steven Reuther Producer
Elmer Bernstein Original Music
John Toll Cinematography
Melissa Kent Film Editing
Barry Malkin Film Editing
Linda Phillips-Palo Casting
Howard Cummings Production Designer
Bob Shaw Art Direction
Barbara Munch Set Decoration
Aggie Guerard Rodgers Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, March 17
A Memphis law school grad (Matt Damon) battles an insurance giant.
Thursday, March 19
A Memphis law school grad (Matt Damon) battles an insurance giant.
Friday, March 20
A Memphis law school grad (Matt Damon) battles an insurance giant.
Tuesday, March 24
A Memphis law school grad (Matt Damon) battles an insurance giant.
Monday, March 30
A Memphis law school grad (Matt Damon) battles an insurance giant.
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