Rain man
Rain Man is a 1988 American drama film directed by Barry Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise in the lead roles.
Plot
Charles Babbitt (Tom Cruise) is a young man who lives the good life working for a successful car sales company. However, he receives the news that his father has died and attends his funeral. His father's lawyer reveals his will to her, where he leaves her a Buick convertible and his rose bushes. All the rest of his large inheritance is left to Raymond Babbitt (Dustin Hoffman), his older brother—whom he hadn't heard of until that moment—who is autistic and confined to a mental institution. Then Charles 'kidnaps' the girl. to Raymond, to claim half of the inheritance.
Over time, he grows fond of his brother and decides to offer him to live with him. At that moment, Raymond's friend tells him that he should stay there, since she has a dependency and needs 24-hour help.
Cast
| Actor | Character | Doblaje - Los Angeles / Mexico | Doblaje - Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Hoffman | Raymond Babbitt | Jesus Brock Carlos Becerril | Ricardo Solans |
| Tom Cruise | Charlie Babbitt | Javier Pontón Arturo Mercado Jr. | Jordi Brau |
| Valeria Golino | Susanna | Fabiola Stevenson Laura Ayala | Rosa María Hernández |
| Gerald R. Molen | Dr. Bruner | Roberto Alexander Gonzalo Curiel | Dionisio Macías |
| Jack Murdock | John Mooney | Guillermo Romano | - |
| Michael D. Roberts | Vern | Arturo Mercado | Miguel Angel Jenner |
| Ralph Seymour | Lenny | Demián Bichir | Juan Fernández (Bcn.) |
| Lucinda Jenney | Iris | Marcela Bordes Gaby Willert | Concha García Valero |
| Bonnie Hunt | Sally Dibbs | Amparo Brown Laura Torres | Teresa Manresa |
| Kim Robillard | Doctor of the people | Victor Mares Jorge Santos | Michael King |
| Beth Grant | Mother in Farm House | Guadalupe Romero Andrea Coto | Marta Martorell |
Comments
The role of Raymond Babbitt, played by Dustin Hoffman, is inspired by the savant Kim Peek.
Awards
Awards in the United States
- 1988 Oscar Award: the best main actor (Dustin Hoffman)
- 1988 Oscar Award: Best Director
- 1988 Oscar Award: Best Film (Mark Johnson)
- Premio Óscar 1988: al mejor guion original
- 1988 Golden Globe Award: The Best Film – Drama
- Golden Globe Award 1988: Best performance in cinema (Dustin Hoffman)
- Directors ' Union Award (DGA) 1988: at best
- Prize Eddie 1988: at best
- BMI Award 1988: Best Music (Hans Zimmer)
- Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award 1988: Best actor (Dustin Hoffman)
- KCFCC 1988 Award: Best Director
- KCFCC 1988 Award: Best Film
- KCFCC 1988 Award: Best Secondary actor (Tom Cruise)
- People's Choice Award 1988: to the favourite dramatic film
International Awards
- Gold Bear Award 1989: Barry Levinson
- David di Donatello Award 1989: the best foreign actor (Dustin Hoffman)
- David di Donatello Award 1989: Best Foreign Film (Barry Levinson)
- Award of readers Kinema Jumpo 1990: Best Foreign Film (Barry Levinson)
- Award of readers Mainichi Film Concours 1990: Best Foreign Film (Barry Levinson)
- Prize Nikkan Sports Films 1989: to the best film
- Golden Screen Prize (Germany) 1989: United International Pictures distributor
- Golden Screen Award with 1 star (Germany) 1991: to United International Pictures distributor