Baby the Rain Must Fall

I used this video for our personal entertainment. When I purchased this video, the seller stated that it was "like new". While watching, I would have thought it was new.

Performances are all solid with Remick particualry lovely. Disturbing element of child abuse is at the film's core, but there are no flashbacks, only the torment in Henry's face and guilty looks from those who allowed it to continue. If the film were made today we would see the young Henry being physically and/or sexually abused by Kate. However, it is the inevitable after-effects of the violence perpetrated on the child that fester and emerge in the adult that is important here. There is its disturbing theme but the audience must be willing to supply some parts of the puzzle and not sit back, waiting to have it thrown into their laps.Still,there also seems to be some unfortunate cuts regarding the character of Slim (Don Murray).SPOILER AHEAD ---As Henry is running for the truck, Slim is chasing, close behind. When Henry can't grab the rear of the truck for his escape, he tumbles to the ground, but although the camera lingers on Henry, there is no sign of Slim, who was right there. It feels like the cut of a scene between these two characters with Henry asking his old friend to take care of his wife and little girl. Next scene cuts to the house, and Slim is helping Georgette and the girl into his car and driving them off to another town. Was there a scene in the house between Slim and Georgette? I suppose we can think that there is a possibility for Slim and Georgette. However, as it stands now, that idea would be a giant leap. There are some additional, unfortunate edits, again in solving the character of Slim. Nevertheless, it is an effective tale, and even more pertinent today with a 21st century awareness. Yes, the film is "deliberately paced", but it is beautifully filmed in black and white, and the story is a haunting one. It deserved a better fate.

VERY SAD AND NEVER A DULL MOMENT !

Esta pelicula de 1964 muestra la historia de un prisionero que es puesto en libertad condicional pero que le cuesta adaptarse y sigue el mal camino. Es un guitarrista que toca en bares con su grupo y con faciidad se descontrola y resulta siempre en líos. Muy buena actuacion de Steve Mc Queen, así como de Lee Remick y el alguacil interpretado por Don Murray. El tema de la pelicula fue un gran exito cantado por Glen Yarbrough.

I liked this movie! I don't think it got great reviews at the time it came out and I guess some people don't like it now. I can see that it was not exactly Oscar material, but a very good story, nonetheless. OK, there are some holes in the script, but overall, the story and performances of all the major players are strong, yet sensitive. And I just enjoyed watching Steve McQueen his blue jeans. He was a very good looking guy with a killer body. And I don't care if his lip-synced performance of the title song is sort of awkward...I think he did his best (but probably never did anything like that again.) And then lovely Lee Remick gave it her best too, but I have to say, the chemistry between her with her sensitive and intelligent classiness and McQueen's brashness didn't make for the best on-screen chemistry. A good Saturday afternoon watch when you're in a 50's/60's retro mood.

I hated watching Steve McQueen "sing" in his "string band" while watching this movie, it was painful. The voice didn't match up, his lip movements are exaggerated and ill-timed. Nevertheless, this is Steve at his physical prime, he's damn cute in this movie. Lee Remick carries her role very well and so does little Kimberly Block as the daughter. There are some surprises in the movie, some of the things Steve's character does bring out the "holy crap" reaction that a good plot evinces. It's too bad they had to spotlight that damn singing!

Steve McQueen as the moves as a very talented singer in BABY THE RAIN MUST FALL. It isn't Steve's singing voice but he sure has the moves.Henry Thomas (McQueen) has just been paroled from prison and his wife Georgette (The ever lovely Lee Remick) travels with their young daughter to finally be a family again. Henry is willing to work hard to support his family but he still wants to perform with his "string band" and he is amazingly talented.The mysterious Miss Kate, an elderly woman who raised the orphaned Henry stands in his way.BABY THE RAIN MUST FALL misses the mark as story about relationships. Henry and Georgette are trying to build a life together but Henry must play by Miss Kate's rules. Why does Miss Kate have this magical hold over him? He's is treatened with being returned to prison if he does not go to night school to learn a trade rather than perform with his band. It is all so confusing and a potentionally interesting story is ruined. Remick is a standout as the long suffering yet loving mother and wife who will do anything for her family. Don Murray is the local police deputy who grew up with Henry and wants to see the Thomas family thrive.It's a good cast in a mediocre movie. The ending is a disappointing let-down. So much potential is missed.

I was surprised at the great job McQueen did with this role. He actually had a nice singing voice & learned just enough to make it look as if he was in control of the instrument. Surprisingly or rather not surprising the critics were not thst kind to him. After reading his autobiography & learning what a terrible life he led he turned into the mega star must actors want to achieve & at one time was the highest paid actor of all time. He plays this role well but was not particularly overjoyed with it.He turned down some outstanding films & one cannot figure out why since he did it all so well. He is suave, charming.and the most polite actor on the screen. Writers do not "write in" politeness but he always showed respect & affection. Perhaps this was because he did not receive it himself growing up. My heart ached for him to read about that awful childhood & maybe that is why he was who he was! This DVD can be obtained through AMAZON so give it a try.

Steve Mcqueen's last black and white film. Filmed in Texas. Mcqueen plays Henry Thomas a troubled singer/guitarist who hada difficult child hood.Having been released from prison he is reunited with his wife - Lee Remick and there young daughter. But heimmediately struggles with life on the outside.A Good drama, with both stars on fine form.Disc : when you initially put the disc in it play's automatically in spanish. If you go to the disc's main menu- highlight-'idiomas'then highlight- 'ingles'. It will then go straight into the film with English soundtrack.Picture quality - good Soundtrack - good Pillar-box ratio. (black bars all round)

Steve Mc Queen begins his career, bad boy with a good heart, movie quite good, Don Murray always elegant actor

Film qui risque de n' être pas très aimé par les fanatiques du Steve McQueen des films frimeurs de John Sturges ou du "Bullit" (1968) de Peter Yates. Scénarisé par le dramaturge Horton Foote d' après une de ses pièces de théâtre "The Travelling Lady" centrée sur une femme un peu à la dérive, "Le sillage de la violence" (1964) développe en plus la personnalité du mari de celle-ci.Au début du récit, une femme (Lee Remick) avec sa petite fille quitte la bourgade de Tyler pour celle de Columbus où elle essaie de reprendre contact avec son mari (Steve McQueen) qui suite à une rixe sanglante, et après avoir purgé quelques années de prison, vient d' être libéré sur parole. Les retrouvailles ne sont pas faciles... Un shérif (Don Murray), ami d' enfance du mari, les aide...Enfant, Henry Thomas (Steve McQueen) fut abandonné par ses parents, des travailleurs saisonniers pauvres, sur les marches d' un palais de justice de la petite ville texane Columbus ; habitudes courantes des familles itinérantes indigentes dans le sud des États-Unis. Confié par le juge (Paul Fix) à une vieille femme dévote et rigide, l' éducation d' Henry sera dure et violente. Cette éducation altérera son caractère. Henry est un délinquant bagarreur plus prompt à sortir son cran d' arrêt quant il a le dessous, que le chanteur compositeur à succès qu' il rêve de devenir.Robert Mulligan est décidément le cinéaste des sujets difficiles et casse gueule où plus d' un se serait vautré dans la complaisance et le pathos. La photo simple, sobre et en noir et blanc d' Ernest Laszlo refuse toute esthétisme à la John Alton. Ici tout est dans les attitudes et les images courtes et incisives. La vue d' une ceinture accrochée à l' intérieur d' un placard est d' une grande efficacité narrative qui mènera à la scène explosive dans le cimetière.Si vous êtes pour le Steve McQueen de "L' enfer est pour les héros" (1962), de "L' homme qui aimait la guerre" (1962) ou de "La canonnière du Yang-Tse" (1966), du McQueen en pauv'mec, il incarne dans "Baby, The Rain Must Fall" le pire (meilleur) des pauv'mecs.DVD zone 1 et exclusivement zone 1.Très bonne copie.Film en noir et blanc de 1965. Format 16/9. Durée : 99 mn (version complète).Version audio anglaise avec sous titres anglais ou espagnols... ou japonais (si ça vous dit).Ce DVD ne possède ni de version audio française... ni de sous titres français contrairement à ce qui est indiqué sur la jaquette.

Esta versión no lleva subtítulos en ningún idioma a pesar de que en la información pone que tiene subtítulos en español. Sólo lleva idiomas inglés y español.

Articulo excelente. 10 de 10.