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A Hatful of Rain (1957)

★ 7.1Approved109 minDirector: Fred Zinnemann

1957 film

A Hatful of Rain is a 1957 American drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Eva Marie Saint, Don Murray, Anthony Franciosa and Lloyd Nolan. It is adapted by Michael V. Gazzo, Alfred Hayes, and Carl Foreman from Gazzo's 1955 play. The film is about the effects of morphine addiction on a family in New York City. It was released by 20th Century Fox on July 17, 1957.

On release, the film received positive reviews from critics. At the 18th Venice International Film Festival, A Hatful of Rain was nominated for the Golden Lion and Saint won Volpi Cup for Best Actress and Franciosa won Volpi Cup for Best Actor. Franciosa was also nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Actor, and the film also received Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress (for Saint) and Best Director.

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What is A Hatful of Rain about?
A Hatful of Rain (1957) — War veteran Johnny Pope, his wife of four years Celia Pope, who is pregnant with their first child, and Johnny's younger brother Polo Pope live together in a working class existence in the inner city of New York. Johnny and Polo have always looked out for each other, which is now
Is A Hatful of Rain based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is A Hatful of Rain scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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