An underdog lawyer takes on a fraudulent insurance company.An underdog lawyer takes on a fraudulent insurance company.An underdog lawyer takes on a fraudulent insurance company.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 10 nominations
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- TriviaThe scene where Danny DeVito wakes up Matt Damon on the bench was filmed hurriedly, surprising Damon, who had actually fallen asleep after a scene.
- GoofsWhen Rudy is late for court, Deck takes his place briefly. Deck was not admitted as an attorney and hence could not have done this. All counsel enter their appearance at the start of a trial including those who may not even speak on the record. The judge should not have allowed Deck to utter one word at the trial but does so.
- Quotes
Rudy Baylor: What's the difference between a lawyer and a hooker? A hooker'll stop screwing you after you're dead.
- Crazy creditsThere is a credit for "Poet in Residence".
- Alternate versionsOriginal theatrical and VHS releases had the 1987 Paramount logo, while the DVD and Blu-Ray prints as well as later TV prints had the 2003 Paramount logo.
Featured review
The Raimaker was a _great film, adherent to the book, even to the deposition of Donny Ray Black being moved from his bedroom to the backyard and his father getting into his old Ford to drink his gin.
Of course I seldom watch a movie without reading the book first as that gives me insight into the innuendos presented,and to see how closely the movie follows the book.
For those viewers who don't like to read I _still think the movie has continuity and an easy to follow plot development.
Very good entertainment, especially if you like Matt Damon, Danny Devito, John Voight and the delight of Virginia Madsen simply being on screen.
Of course I seldom watch a movie without reading the book first as that gives me insight into the innuendos presented,and to see how closely the movie follows the book.
For those viewers who don't like to read I _still think the movie has continuity and an easy to follow plot development.
Very good entertainment, especially if you like Matt Damon, Danny Devito, John Voight and the delight of Virginia Madsen simply being on screen.
- michael10sley
- Oct 14, 2004
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Everything New on Prime Video in November
Everything New on Prime Video in November
Your guide to all the new movies and shows streaming on Prime Video in the US this month.
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Box office
- Budget
- $40,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $45,916,769
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,626,507
- Nov 23, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $45,916,769
- Runtime2 hours 15 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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