Search - Who'll Stop the Rain? on DVD

MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Brief Nudity, Questionable for Children, Not For Children, Profanity, Substance Abuse Movie Release: 1978 DVD Release: 07/10/2001 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Edition: Special Collection Audio Tracks: English, Spanish Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 2 hrs 6 mins Studio: MGM Total Copies: 2 Genres: Crime, Psychological Drama, Post-Noir (Modern Noir), Crime Drama

Thoroughly disillusioned by the Vietnam War, John, a journalist (Michael Moriarty), turns to heroin smuggling. Acting as John's go-between is the equally burnt-out Ray (Nick Nolte), who delivers the narcotics stateside to the journalist's wife, Marge (Tuesday Weld). Soon, however, Ray and Marge are on the lam, chased down by the minions of crooked narcotics agent Antheil (Anthony Zerbe). Who'll Stop the Rain? was based on Robert Stone's award-winning novel -Dog Soldiers. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Nick Nolte - Ray Hicks
Tuesday Weld - Marge Converse
Michael Moriarty - John Converse
Anthony Zerbe - Antheil
Richard Masur - Danskin

The 1978 Nick Nolte vehicle Who'll Stop the Rain? is given only fair DVD treatment by MGM. Featuring a 1.85:1 non-anamorphic widescreen transfer, the film suffers from much edge enhancement, grain, dirt, and other defects in the picture. Colors are usually bright, though tend to have a softness to them that is not pleasing to the eye. Overall, this transfer is very under par for an MGM release. Audio is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0 (in English and Spanish) and sounds only passing. While the effects, dialogue, and music all sounded clear of distortion, depth and fidelity is strongly lacking. Also included on this disc are English and Spanish subtitles. Who'll Stop the Rain? is given mostly bare-bones treatment, save for a single theatrical trailer tacked on for good measure. Fans of this film will most likely be disappointed in the MGM edition of this late-'70s classic. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide