The Rainmaker
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Paramount Pictures  (1997) 135 mins PG-13

6.9 (16,905 votes)
Francis Ford Coppola directs and scripts an exciting, star-packed adaptation of John Grisham's novel about an idealistic young attorney who takes on the case of a lifetime. Matt Damon (Good Will Hunting) plays Rudy Baylor, a rookie lawyer in over his head on a high-profile case. Opposing him: an army of seasoned legal sharks (led by Jon Voight). On Rudy's side: Deck Shifflet (Danny DeVito), a feisty "paralawyer" who specializes in flunking the bar exam. Rudy's chances are slim to none - until he uncovers a trail of corruption that might lead to the one thing that could win his case: the truth....

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Cast and Crew
Matt Damon  ......  Rudy Baylor
Danny DeVito  ......  Deck Shifflet
Claire Danes  ......  Kelly Riker
Jon Voight  ......  Leo F. Drummond
Mary Kay Place  ......  Dot Black
Dean Stockwell  ......  Judge Harvey Hale
Director  .....  Francis Ford Coppola
Producer  .....  Michael Douglas; Fred Fuchs; Steven Reuther
Writer  .....  John Grisham; Francis Ford Coppola
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: In the court room, Rudy Baylor hands Wilfred Keeley a computer report about 3 or 4 inches thick. When Keeley hands it back to Rudy it's only about a inch think. The reports on the table behind Rudy continue to change size and position from the ones that Mr. Keeley is looking at. (more)

Trivia:
The movie that Rudy and Keppy go to see is Amant, L' (1992). (more)

Filming Locations:
Alameda, California, USA (more)

Quotes:
Miss Birdie: This is that good process turkey. (more)

Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 8 nominations (more)