Rudy Baylor (Matt Damon) is an impoverished Memphis State Law student who is about to graduate with no job prospects. When approached by an indigent family whose son was denied medical care by an insurer and dies as a result, he becomes involved in a high-profile civil litigation involving a multi-billion dollar insurance scam. A courtroom drama based on John GrishamÕs best-selling novel.

"An exceptional cast and a solid story."

- Leonard Maltin, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

"Francis Ford Coppola captures all the best of John Grisham with superb performances by an all-star cast. A sure fire Oscar¨ contender! Danny DeVito is devilishly funny and Matt Damon shines as a leading man."

- Jeanne Wolf, JEANNE WOLFÕS HOLLYWOOD

"Engrossing and entertaining. A modern-day classic."

- Earl Dittman, TUNE-IN PUBLICATIONS

"A stunning film! Francis Ford Coppola and a stellar cast have created the best film adaptation of a John Grisham novel ever."

- Paul Clinton, TURNER ENTERTAINMENT REPORT

"Brilliant, just brilliant! A great ensemble cast! A fantastic motion picture experience!"

- Ron Brewington, AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS

Bob Healy, SATELLITE NEWS NETWORK

"The writing is sharp and funny. CoppolaÕs direction makes this one of the more enjoyable Grisham movies."

- David Ansen, NEWSWEEK

"Brilliantly acted. Thoughtful and involving. Matt Damon shows heÕs got the stuff"

- Bob Thomas, ASSOCIATED PRESS

"Mr. CoppolaÕs best and sharpest film. A parade of colorful performances"

- Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Cheers for Coppola! THE RAINMAKER cleverly adapted by Francis Ford Coppola, is honest fun"

- Richard Schickel, TIME MAGAZINE

Michael Wilmington, CHICAGO TRIBUNE