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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Situations Movie Release: 1998 DVD Release: 12/15/1998 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Edition: Special Collection Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 36 mins Studio: Paramount Members Wishing: 2 Genres: Action, Action Thriller, Disaster Film

A natural disaster breeds man-made treachery in this suspense thriller. Severe flooding threatens an Indiana town after a massive rainstorm taxes dams to the breaking point. As part of an emergency evacuation effort, armored car driver Tom (Christian Slater) and his uncle Charlie (Edward Asner) are recruited to collect cash from the town's banks and drive it to safety. However, a gang of thieves led by Jim (Morgan Freeman) plan to lay siege to the truck and steal the $3 million on board. After Jim attempts to ambush the truck, Tom hides the cash and reports the attempted theft to the local sheriff (Randy Quaid). However, the sheriff's lack of honesty soon becomes apparent; he puts Tom in a lockup and sets out to take the money for himself. As the flood waters rise, Tom has to escape from jail if he is to save both the townspeople's savings and his own life. Meanwhile, Jim and the sheriff are locked in a race to see who can find the $3 million first. Minnie Driver, Richard A. Dysart, and Betty White highlight Hard Rain's supporting cast. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Morgan Freeman - Jim
Christian Slater - Tom
Randy Quaid - Sheriff
Minnie Driver - Karen
Ed Asner - Charlie

Michael Salomon's action film features numerous aquatic chases that are captured beautifully by the widescreen transfer on this DVD. The original 2.35:1 aspect ratio is preserved, keeping the flying jet skis in frame. One English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while a second English track and a French soundtrack have been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. Spanish subtitles are accessible, and both English soundtracks are closed-captioned. Supplemental materials are limited to a theatrical trailer. Genre enthusiasts will get a kick out of some of the chase sequences, but there is little on this disc to intrigue others. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide