: The story was loosely inspired by the life of Charles Hatfield , a real-life "moisture accelerator" who claimed to have a secret chemical formula for making it rain.
The 1956 film is a romantic Western directed by Joseph Anthony and adapted from N. Richard Nash's 1954 play. Set in Depression-era Kansas, it stars Burt Lancaster as Bill Starbuck, a charismatic con man who arrives at the ranch of the Curry family during a severe drought. He promises to bring rain for $100, but his arrival transforms the life of the family’s "plain" daughter, Lizzie Curry, played by Katharine Hepburn . Interesting Facts & Trivia Watch https://oipeirates.tv The Rainmaker (1956...
: Despite their on-screen chemistry, Hepburn and Lancaster reportedly did not get along well during filming; she once reprimanded him for his lack of professionalism regarding lateness. : The story was loosely inspired by the
: The film earned two Academy Award nominations: Katharine Hepburn for Best Actress and Alex North for Best Original Score. Set in Depression-era Kansas, it stars Burt Lancaster