Who'll Stop The Rain (1978)
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71% of critics liked it
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57% of users liked it
(996 ratings)
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… 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
- Directed By
- Karel Reisz
- Written By
- Judith Rascoe, Robert Stone
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
R,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1978 Wide
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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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.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Nolte finds his groove as the anti-hero roughneck.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A complicated morality play about the Vietnam war and its lingering after-effects.
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Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
A tough and thoughtful thriller, marked by a terrific Nolte performance.
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Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide
Fantastic drama/thriller that you may never have heard of.
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Cast
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Nick Nolte
as Ray Hicks
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Tuesday Weld
as Marge Converse
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Michael Moriarty
as John Converse
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Anthony Zerbe
as Antheil
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Richard Masur
as Danskin
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Ray Sharkey
as Smitty
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Gail Strickland
as Chairman
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Charles Haid
as Eddy
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David Opatoshu
as Bender
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Wings Hauser
as Marine Driver
- Jonathan Banks
- Stuart Wilson
- Jose Carlos Ruiz
