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The rainmaker, Constellation Films presents a Douglas/Reuther production in association with American Zoetrope ; produced by Michael Douglas, Steven Reuther and Fred Fuchs ; screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola ; directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Label
The rainmaker, Constellation Films presents a Douglas/Reuther production in association with American Zoetrope ; produced by Michael Douglas, Steven Reuther and Fred Fuchs ; screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola ; directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for a strong beating and elements of domestic abuse
Main title
The rainmaker
Medium
videorecording DVD
Responsibility statement
Constellation Films presents a Douglas/Reuther production in association with American Zoetrope ; produced by Michael Douglas, Steven Reuther and Fred Fuchs ; screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola ; directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Runtime
135
Summary
Rudy is a young lawyer fresh out of college who takes the case of his life. He is the only hope of an elderly couple whose insurance company will not pay for an operation that could save their son's life. Rudy takes on this client in his first case after the head of his law office has to hide because he's wanted by the feds. He must overcome many obstacles inside and outside the courtroom as he attempts to find out what it means to be a lawyer and how far you have to go before you become a sell-out
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
John Grisham's the rainmaker