Who'll Stop the Rain (1978)
A week ago they were strangers. An hour ago they were lovers. Now they are targets.
John, a disillusioned Vietnam War journalist, turns to heroin smuggling. He cons Ray, an equally burnt out veteran into delivering the drugs stateside to his wife. Everything soon falls apart and Ray ends up on the run with John's wife trying to evade crooked narcotics agents.
Director: Karel Reisz
Genre: Crime, Action, Drama
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: August 2, 1978
Cast
- Nick Nolte - Ray Hicks
- Tuesday Weld - Marge Converse
- Michael Moriarty - John Converse
- Anthony Zerbe - Antheil
- Richard Masur - Danskin
- Ray Sharkey - Smitty
- Gail Strickland - Charmian
- Charles Haid - Eddie Peace
- David Opatoshu - Bender
- Joaquín Martínez - Angel
Screenplay
- Robert Stone (Novel)
- Robert Stone (Screenplay)
- Judith Rascoe (Screenplay)
Music: Laurence Rosenthal, Laurence Rosenthal
Cinematography: Richard H. Kline
Production: Katzka-Jaffe
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Vietnam War and Its Trauma, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Action-Packed Excitement
Keywords
vietnam war, vietnam veteran, vietnam, based on novel or book, drug smuggling, chase, heroin, saigon, drug trade, machine gun
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Who'll Stop the Rain about?
- John, a disillusioned Vietnam War journalist, turns to heroin smuggling. He cons Ray, an equally burnt out veteran into delivering the drugs stateside to his wife. Everything soon falls apart and Ray ends up on the run with John's wife trying to evade crooked narcotics agents.
- Who directed Who'll Stop the Rain?
- Who'll Stop the Rain was directed by Karel Reisz.
- Who stars in Who'll Stop the Rain?
- Who'll Stop the Rain stars Nick Nolte, Tuesday Weld, Michael Moriarty, Anthony Zerbe, Richard Masur, Ray Sharkey.
- How long is Who'll Stop the Rain?
- Who'll Stop the Rain has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is Who'll Stop the Rain?
- Who'll Stop the Rain is a Crime, Action, Drama film.
- Where was Who'll Stop the Rain produced?
- Who'll Stop the Rain was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Who'll Stop the Rain?
- The themes of Who'll Stop the Rain include: Vietnam War and Its Trauma, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Action-Packed Excitement.