Product reviewsWholl Stop the Rain (DVD, 2001)

A Great Movie Nobody Ever Saw

One of the smartest anti-Vietnam movies ever made, despite a excellent cast and a great script (from the Robert Stone book, "Dog Soldiers")not many people have seen this excellent movie from 1978. Nick Nolte gives one of his best performances ever as Ray Hicks, a Nietzsche loving ex-marine who's decided he's not taking any crap from anybody after surviving a tour in Vietnam. Michael Moriarty is excellent too as Ray's ol' hippie marine buddy, who decides to dabble in the heroin smuggling business, bringing Ray in as a partner. It becomes immediately obvious Moriarty and his valium-addicted suburban wife Tuesday Weld are in over the head as both junkies and cops both pursue them looking for two kilos of pure heroin Ray smuggled into the country. Moriarty and Weld want to get rid of the heroin and walk way from the mess they created, only Ray figures as a Nietzsche uberman, he's not handing over the drugs to anybody he doesn't consider worthy.

This is a smart truly original film, with a great cast of supporting character actors including Charles Haid(as one of the slimiest Hollywood drug dealers ever portrayed), Richard Masur, Ray Sharkey, and cult vet Anthony Zerbe as a cheerfully corrupt cop. It has a lot to say about the sixties, drugs, and Vietnam without being heavy handed or preachy.

The DVD looks and sounds pretty good considering the films budget and age, The Creedence Clearwater soundtrack is one of the best as well. No extras except the original trailer, but the film speaks for itself.

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Superb and underappreciated movie.

"Who'll Stop the Rain" (1978) Nick Nolte at his finest! He becomes the character and plows thru the movie with a gusto and passion that is second to none. Tuesday Weld proves once again why she is one of the finest actresses of her generation (she gives a subtle but perfect portrayal of a left-wing book store owner with a smack addiction. Weld doesn't overplay the role in a way some actress might have done). They lead the cast in this Vietnam-era drug smuggling movie. I've never been a huge fan of Michael M. But, he does a good job as Weld's husband. The rest of the supporting cast is entertaining to watch if not a bit over-the-top. But, that somehow gives the film a true sense of terror and danger but also a strange perhaps intentional amusement. Who'll Stop the Rain is well performed and directed. This movie is long but really moves along at a pace that you never get bored. The final scenes are engaging and fantastic. Highly recommended!Read full review...

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Nolte: Never let up - never back down

This movie showcases Nolte at his best - tough, sharp, and taking no crap from anyone. As an ex-marine, he gets dragged into the fight of his life by a journalist buddy gone off the track, who enlists him to smuggle drugs back into the US. Great location filming, simple but intense dialog, and a wrenching ending all make this a memorable film.Read full review...

Drug drama

Some violence but entertaining with good acting.

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rates 10 out of 10

Perfect post-Nam movie

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Great

Great movie

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Happy with purchase

Happy with purchase

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Nick Nolte lovers get this movie !!

Love all Nick Nolte movies, but the first time I saw this movie the ending suprised me.Here are a few of his other movies,Teachers, Q & A,and Rich Man,Poor Man.