Who'll Stop the Rain (1978)

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71%

Average Rating: 6.8/10

Reviews Counted: 7

Fresh: 5

Rotten: 2

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Movie Info

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.

Rating:

R
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Directed By:

Karel Reisz
Written By:

Judith Rascoe, Robert Stone
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 1978 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jul 10, 2001
Runtime:

126 minutes
Studio:

MGM Home Entertainment

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Cast

Nick Nolte
as Ray Hicks

Tuesday Weld
as Marge Converse

Michael Moriarty
as John Converse

Anthony Zerbe
as Antheil

Richard Masur
as Danskin

Ray Sharkey
as Smitty

Gail Strickland
as Chairman

Charles Haid
as Eddy

David Opatoshu
as Bender

Wings Hauser
as Marine Driver

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Critic Reviews for Who'll Stop the Rain

All Critics (7) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (2)

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.

July 27, 2009 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…