The Rains of Ranchipur (1955)
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After The Rains Came (1939), this epic romantic melodrama was the second version of author Louis Bromfield's novel to get the deluxe, big-budget treatment from Twentieth Century Fox. Lana Turner stars as Lady Edwina Esketh, the spoiled and hedonistic wife of Lord Esketh (Michael Rennie), a… More After The Rains Came (1939), this epic romantic melodrama was the second version of author Louis Bromfield's novel to get the deluxe, big-budget treatment from Twentieth Century Fox. Lana Turner stars as Lady Edwina Esketh, the spoiled and hedonistic wife of Lord Esketh (Michael Rennie), a British royal. Intending to purchase some horses, the Eskeths accept an invitation to the Indian city of Ranchipur by the Maharani (Eugene Leontovich). Once there, Edwina meets and unsuccessfully attempts to seduce Dr. Safti (Richard Burton), a handsome Hindu doctor and the Maharani's chosen heir. While in Ranchipur, Edwina also runs into an old acquaintance, Tom Ransome (Fred MacMurray), now the town drunk. As Edwina begins to realize that she's feeling real love for Safti, the doctor succumbs to her charms and a torrid affair begins, as a series of earthquakes and a devastating flood strike Ranchipur. The Rains of Ranchipur (1955) was Oscar nominated for Best Visual Effects. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jean Negulesco
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 14, 1955 Wide
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
This remake, starring Lana Turner, of the 1939 The Rains Came is not as compelling, but the special effects (nominated for Oscar) are good
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Cast
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Lana Turner
as Edwina Esketh
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Richard Burton
as Dr.Safti
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Fred MacMurray
as Tom Ransome
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Joan Caulfield
as Fern Simon
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Michael Rennie
as Lord Esketh
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Paul H. Frees
as Sundar
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Eugenie Leontovich
as Maharani
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Gladys Hurlbut
as Mrs. Simon
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Madge Kennedy
as Mrs. Smiley
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Beatrice Kraft
as Oriental Dancer
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King Calder
as Mr. Smiley
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Rama Bai
as Lachmaania
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John Banner
as Ranchid
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Argentina Brunetti
as Mrs. Adoani
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Ivis Goulding
as Louise
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Lou Krugman
as Courier
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Carlo Rizzo
as Mr. Adoani
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Ram Singh
as Major Domo
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Aly Wassil
as Another Courier
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Trude Wyler
as Guest
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George Brand
as Mr. Simon
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Naji Gabbay
as Wagonlit Porter
