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Black Rainbow

Play trailer Poster for Black Rainbow R,  1991,  1h 43m,  Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A North Carolina newsman tracks the story of a traveling psychic, her father and her visions of death.

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David Robinson The Times (UK) Jun 23, 2020
In Black Rainbow, Mike Hodges, as writer-director, turns a slight supernatural anecdote into an atmospheric ghost story. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Nov 30, 2023
4/5
...it’s thoughtful material for a supernatural thriller, and with smart dialogue and good acting from all concerned, Black Rainbow is a great little movie you’ve probably not seen due to a botched release,.. Go to Full Review
Dan Scully Cinema76 Jul 21, 2020
Arquette and Robards are delightful when they chew scenery together, taking any leaps of motivational logic and making them as fun, melodramatic, and even trashy as possible. Go to Full Review
Nathaniel Muir AIPT Jul 19, 2020
7/10
An overlooked supernatural thriller that has strong performances and an interesting premise. The story has a tendency to wander, but it is worth watching. Go to Full Review
Chris Ward Flickering Myth Jul 8, 2020
Black Rainbow is intriguing enough to overcome its flaws and make for a darkly entertaining and solidly put together thriller. Go to Full Review
Hilary Mantel The Spectator Sep 5, 2018
Black Rainbow lacks the iron logic of the satisfying ghost story. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Mike Hodges

Director

Rosanna Arquette

Martha Travis

Jason Robards

Walter Travis

Tom Hulce

Gary Wallace

Mark Joy

Lloyd Harley

Ron Rosenthal

Lieutenant Irving Weinberg

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Black Rainbow

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Movie Info

Synopsis A North Carolina newsman tracks the story of a traveling psychic, her father and her visions of death.
Director
Mike Hodges
Producer
John Quested, Geoffrey Helman
Rating
R
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 11, 2005
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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