Rain
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Director: Lewis Milestone
Actors: Joan Crawford, Walter Huston, Fred Howard
PlotOn a remote Pacific island, a group of travelers finds themselves stranded due to a persistent tropical storm. Among them is a passionate and free-spirited woman who quickly becomes the focal point of attention from both other island guests and the local community. Her flamboyant independence and disregard for conventional norms rattle the societal order, leading to tension with a zealous missionary determined to reform her ways. The oppressive rain keeps everyone on edge, exaggerating the evolving hostilities and setting the stage for mounting confrontations.
As days pass, the missionary becomes increasingly obsessed with saving the woman's soul, convinced that his divine mission requires him to redirect her rebellious spirit toward spiritual salvation. The relentless weather reflects the intensity and turbulence of human emotions, with tempers flaring and hidden motives surfacing. The small community becomes a mirror of clashing values and inner conflict. As the storm rages outside, personal storms build up inside, challenging moral boundaries and prompting introspection among all involved. The deep-seated motivations of each character begin to unravel, driven by an atmosphere of isolation, passion, and desperation. Tensions escalate, building toward an inevitable clash of wills against the ever-pounding backdrop of rain.
Writers: John Colton, Clemence Randolph, W. Somerset Maugham
Release Date: 12 Oct 1932
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
VCI's Rain Blu-ray showcases improved technical merits with impressive visuals, though a lossless audio option is desired; comments and edits enhance its value.
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