Finian's Rainbow
"Let yourself glow."
Originally released in 1968. Finian's Rainbow is a fantasy/romance film. directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Fred Astaire, Petula Clark, and Tommy Steele
Synopsis
An Irishman and his daughter arrive in the American South with a stolen pot of gold, hoping to make their fortune. Pursued by a leprechaun desperate to recover his treasure, they become entangled in a battle over land, love, and prejudice in Rainbow Valley—where the gold’s magic turns wishes, and lives, upside down.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (46 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.6M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred Astaire
as Finian McLonergan
Petula Clark
as Sharon McLonergan
Tommy Steele
as 'Og' the Leprechaun
Don Francks
as Woody Mahoney
Keenan Wynn
as Senator Billboard Rawkins
Barbara Hancock
as Susan the Silent
Al Freeman Jr.
as Howard
Ronald Colby
as Buzz Collins
Dolph Sweet
as Sheriff
Wright King
as District Attorney
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,500,000
- Revenue
- $11,600,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finian's Rainbow about?
An Irishman and his daughter arrive in the American South with a stolen pot of gold, hoping to make their fortune. Pursued by a leprechaun desperate to recover his treasure, they become entangled i...
Who directed Finian's Rainbow?
Finian's Rainbow was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
How long is Finian's Rainbow?
Finian's Rainbow has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Finian's Rainbow released?
Finian's Rainbow was released on October 9, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Finian's Rainbow?
The main cast of Finian's Rainbow includes Fred Astaire, Petula Clark, Tommy Steele, Don Francks, Keenan Wynn.