Film
The Rainmaker (1997)
They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.
Crime, Drama, Thriller· Directed by Francis Ford Coppola· 135 min
Overview
Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
Connections
Top billing
- Matt Damon as Rudy Baylor
- Claire Danes as Kelly Riker
- Danny DeVito as Deck Shifflet
- Jon Voight as Leo F. Drummond
- Mary Kay Place as Dot Black