A Hatful of Rain

1957
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1h 49m

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Eva Marie Saint and Don Murray in A Hatful of Rain (1957)

A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.A Korean War veteran's morphine addiction wreaks havoc upon his family.

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7.1/10

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 6 wins & 10 nominations total

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Eva Marie Saint

Celia Pope

Don Murray

Johnny Pope

Anthony Franciosa

Polo Pope

Lloyd Nolan

John Pope, Sr.

Henry Silva

Mother

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Chuch
(as Gerald O'Loughlin)

William Hickey

Apples

Tom Ahearne

Bartender
(uncredited)

William Bailey

Man in Elevator
(uncredited)

Gordon B. Clarke

Middle-Aged Man
(uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

Barfly
(uncredited)

Albert Dannibal

The Thin Man
(uncredited)

Sayre Dearing

Barfly
(uncredited)

Art Fleming

Jack
(uncredited)

Kit Guard

Barfly
(uncredited)

Jane Hoffman

Lone Woman
(uncredited)

Jason Johnson

Boss
(uncredited)

Jay Jostyn

Doctor
(uncredited)

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Trivia
Anthony Franciosa was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Polo in the original Broadway production. He was nominated for an Academy Award® for reprising the role in this film. Features Franciosa's only Oscar®-nominated performance.

Goofs
When Johnny surprises Celia with dinner and flowers, the camera starts to back out of the kitchen, but something or someone runs into the curtain hanging on the right, causing it to move quite a bit.

Quotes
John Pope, Sr: Polo, You're a bum. You always were and you always will be.

Connections
Referenced in What's My Line?: Lew Hoad & Shelley Winters and Anthony Franciosa (1957)

Soundtracks
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
(uncredited)
Music by Duke Ellington
[Played at Marty's Bar after Pop and Johnny show up]

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10/10

Terrific Drama

I check at least once a month to see if this fabulous film has finally been released on video. Just like the way that "Days of Wine and Roses" tackled the subject of alcohol addiction, this film tackled the subject of drug addiction like none other before or since. Terrific performances by all, especially Don Murray and Anthony Franciosa as the two brothers, each held to a different standard by a overbearing father played by Lloyd Nolan. There is also an appearance by a very young William Hickey of "Prizzi's Honor" fame in one of his first roles. This film is a window back in time to life in New York City in the 50's. I urge whoever owns the rights to this film, please release it on DVD