Cons: Lackluster supporting characters. Earl Holiman. Hepburn slightly too old, sluggish pace, not enough Hepburn and Lancaster
Pros: Lancaster and Hepburn, final 25 minutes.
I've put down Hepburn as both a "pro" and a "Con". This would've been a great role for her - in 1946. The part calls for a woman who looks about 30 (like Geraldine Page) and Hepburn was 49. So, for about 2/3 of the movie, she's too old for the character. However, once she and Burt Lancaster interact, she made me forget her age, and she's pretty good.
The other problem is the lackluster supporting cast. Holliman and Corey were connected to Hal Wallis. That's why they were cast. And Bridges was always a TV actor. None of them is particularly "Western" or charismatic. Whenever Hepburn or Lancaster are offscreen - the movie dies.
The best thing about Rainmaker is Lancaster. He's a little over-the-top but movie needs his energy.
Summary: Its a lost opportunity. Had Rainmaker been shorter, and better cast, it might have been a great movie. As is, the first 40 (Burt-less) minutes were hard to get through - but the movie then comes to life as Lancaster and Hepburn start dominating. Rating **1/2
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