Who'll Stop The Rain (1978)

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Thoroughly disillusioned by the Vietnam War, John, a journalist (Michael Moriarty), turns to heroin smuggling. Acting as John's go-between is the equally burnt-out Ray (Nick Nolte), who delivers the narcotics stateside to the journalist's wife, Marge (Tuesday Weld). Soon, however, Ray and Marge are… More Thoroughly disillusioned by the Vietnam War, John, a journalist (Michael Moriarty), turns to heroin smuggling. Acting as John's go-between is the equally burnt-out Ray (Nick Nolte), who delivers the narcotics stateside to the journalist's wife, Marge (Tuesday Weld). Soon, however, Ray and Marge are on the lam, chased down by the minions of crooked narcotics agent Antheil (Anthony Zerbe). Who'll Stop the Rain? was based on Robert Stone's award-winning novel Dog Soldiers. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 2 hr. 6 min.
Directed By: Karel Reisz
Written By: Judith Rascoe, Robert Stone
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Drama

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1978 Wide
On DVD: Jul 10, 2001
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Anchored by great turns from Moriarty, Nolte and Tuesday Weld, Reisz version of Stone's book is one of the most intriguing films about Vietnam, at once a tale about a paricularly divisive war and a parable about moral chaos and personal disintegration.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Nolte finds his groove as the anti-hero roughneck.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A complicated morality play about the Vietnam war and its lingering after-effects.
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
A tough and thoughtful thriller, marked by a terrific Nolte performance.
Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide
Fantastic drama/thriller that you may never have heard of.