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 Rain Man
| Why was Raymond committed to the institution? | Rain Man (marahnna) |
Because his father thought he was trying to harm Charlie.. Raymond had an emotional outburst when Charlie filled a tub with hot water, because Charlie had been burned by hot water in the tub as a child. Charlie then realized that that was why Raymond had been sent away.
| Why do Charlie and Ray make a trip to Vegas? | 'Rain Man' Trivia (eric_barbie) |
to count cards. Quote: 'We're counting cards.'
| Who used to come sing to Tom Cruise's character when he was afraid as a child? | "Rain Man" Facts (stefanclay) |
The Rain Man. "Hot water burn baby."
| Who plays the character Charlie Babbit? | 'Rain Man' Trivia (eric_barbie) |
Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise was great in this role.
| Who plays Cruise's girlfiend, Susanna? | "Rain Man" Facts (stefanclay) |
Valeria Golino. "Are you taking any prescription medication?"
| Who is Dustin Hoffmann's "main man" at Wallbrook? | "Rain Man" Facts (stefanclay) |
Vern. "V-E-R-N. What's happening homes?"
| Who directed "Rain Man"? | "Rain Man" Facts (stefanclay) |
Barry Levinson. Levinson also directed "The Natural" and "Avalon".
| While a teenager, Charlie took the Roadmaster after being refused permission. How long did his father leave him sitting in jail? | Rain Man (skunkee) |
2 days. In his fathers will, Charlie was left the 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible and the title to the rose bushes, to 'remind him of the value of excellence and the possibility of perfection'. Ironically, it was the car that caused the rift between Charlie and his father in the first place. After bringing home an excellent report card, Charlie asked for, and was denied, permission to take the car for a victory drive. When he took the car anyway, his father reported it stolen, then left Charlie sitting in jail for 2 days, long after all his friends had been bailed out.
| Where were Charlie and Susanna supposed to be going when Charlie received the news of his father's death? | Rain Man (marahnna) |
Palm Springs. Their destination was mentioned during the few words Charlie and Susanna exchanged in the car on the way to the hotel.
| Where does Dustin Hoffmann's character end up at the end of the movie? | "Rain Man" Facts (stefanclay) |
| When was the first time Ray did his 'who's on first' routine? | 'Rain Man' Quiz (jaci) |
when Charlie touches his books. Ray does his 'who's on first' for the very first time when Charlie is touching his books at Wallbrook.
| When Mr. Bruner asked Ray why he wasn't wearing his K-Mart clothes, what does Ray say? | 'Rain Man' Quiz (jaci) |
'K-Mart sucks'. During the movie, Charlie tells Ray that K-Mart sucks when they buy him a suit for Vegas.
| When Charlie finally makes the Rain Man connection, he asks Raymond what song he used to sing to him when he was only two. What song does Raymond start singing? | Rain Man (skunkee) |
I Saw Her Standing There. When Charlie starts to run a bath for Raymond he becomes very agitated by the hot water. He starts yelling 'hot water, scary bad' and 'hot water burn baby'. Charlie finally realizes that Raymond was institutionalized because of Charlie's being hurt, and that he was the Rain Man who used to sing to him when he was upset. 'I Saw Her Standing There', written by Lennon and McCartney, was the song that Raymond began singing.
| What year was the Buick that Charlie's father left him in his will? | Rain Man (marahnna) |
1949. It was a 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible. To be precise it was a "Flat-eight, fireball-eight".
| What were Cruise and Hoffmann doing in Las Vegas? | "Rain Man" Facts (stefanclay) |
| What was the name of Tom Cruise's character in "Rain Man"? | "Rain Man" Facts (stefanclay) |
| What was Charlie and Raymond's mother's name? | Rain Man (marahnna) |
Eleanor. Eleanor died when Charlie was very young from a "short and sudden illness".
| What two items did Cruise's father leave him in his will? | "Rain Man" Facts (stefanclay) |
Car and Rose Bushes. "I got rose bushes. I definitely got rose bushes. Those are rose bushes."
| What talent does Raymond have that Charlie uses for financial gain? | Rain Man (marahnna) |
His memorization of playing cards. Charlie and Raymond go to Vegas, where Charlie has Raymond count cards to make $85,000 playing Blackjack.
| What state do Charlie and Ray have to stop in because Ray does not drive in the rain? | 'Rain Man' Quiz (jaci) |
Missouri. Because Ray does not drive in the rain, they are forced to stop in Missouri and stay at the Honeymoon Haven.
| What question does Raymond ask to show people that he likes them? | Rain Man (skunkee) |
'Are you taking any prescription medication?'. When Charlie and his girlfriend, Susanna (played by Valerie Golino), are in Raymond's room, they are upsetting him by touching his things. At one point he asks Susanna if she is taking any prescription medication, which strikes Charlie as being a bizarre question. The attendant, Vern (played by Michael Roberts), explains that this is Raymonds way of showing that he likes Susanna. Vern also explains that people are not Raymonds first priority.
| What is the snack item that Ray must have twelve pieces of before bed every night? | 'Rain Man' Trivia (eric_barbie) |
cheese balls. 'Gotta have twelve cheeseballs!'
| What is the name of the waitress whose phone number Raymond memorizes? | Rain Man (marahnna) |
Sally Dibbs. The waitress is played by Bonnie Hunt, who has since gone on to a successful acting career of her own. "Rain Man" was her second film.
| What is the make of the four cars Charlie is trying to sell in the beginning of the film? | Rain Man (marahnna) |
Lamborghini. The main hangup in the sale was that he couldn't get the cars to pass emissions tests.
| What is the kind of car that Tom Cruise is attempting to sell? | "Rain Man" Facts (stefanclay) |
| What is the address of the K-mart store that Ray wants to visit to buy new boxer shorts? | 'Rain Man' Trivia (eric_barbie) |
400 Oak Street. Raymond states that his underwear is from the K-Mart on Oak and Burnett. This address is actually for the Vernon Manor Hotel in Cincinnati, the hotel where Charlie, Raymond and Suzanna stay in the beginning of the movie.
| What is Raymonds stock answer when hes feeling confused or upset, and is asked a question he doesnt want to answer?
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'I don't know.'. When Charlie is in Raymonds room, he asks Raymond if he has read all the books on the shelves. Raymond answers 'I dont know.' Charlie then goes on to ask if hes read each individual book, to which Raymond answers that he did. Charlie repeats the question about reading all the books, and Raymond again replies 'I dont know', which frustrates Charlie a great deal. Vern explains that Raymond is upset because his things are being touched, and this is what he says when hes upset. There are many other incidents in the film when Raymond answers 'I don't know' to a question he should know the answer to. When Raymond is very stressed, he starts repeating Abbott and Costellos comedy routine, 'Whos On First'.
| What is Ray cooking when the fire starts? | 'Rain Man' Quiz (jaci) |
waffles. Ray is making waffles and leaves on the toaster oven that starts the fire.
| What is Charlie's occpuation? | 'Rain Man' Trivia (eric_barbie) |
car dealer. That is where his biggest problem is. He needs to pay off the loan that he got to fix the cars up.
| What happens to Ray at the end of the movie? | 'Rain Man' Trivia (eric_barbie) |
goes back to the institution. It was sad, but you knew that Charlie and Raymond would be better off this way.
| What favorite show of Ray's comes on everyday? | 'Rain Man' Quiz (jaci) |
The People's Court. If Ray does not see it every day, he goes crazy.
 Frequently Asked Questions about Rain Man
- What song is being played on Raymond's Walkman while he is in the elevator with Susanna in 'Rain Man?' ( goto )
- What was the title and number of the first song that Raymond memorized from the jukebox in the diner in 'Rain Man?' ( goto )
- Were the photographs in the closing credits of "Rain Man" actually taken by Dustin Hoffman with the instamatic camera shown in the movie or were they actually shots taken by someone else with a good camera with the intent to make it look like they were shots taken during the movie? ( goto )
- Who sings "Singin' in the Rain"? ( goto )
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- In 'Singin' in the Rain' which two ladies foot-dubbed Gene Kelly's dance in the rain by tapping buckets of water? ( goto )
- (song) Don't mind the rain.What's his occupation ? ( goto )
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- When rain doesnt hit the ground, what is it called? ( goto )
- On the matrix code or digital rain, what language is falling? ( goto )
- Which song is sung in both "Singing in the Rain" 1952 and "Alien" 1979? ( goto )
- Where does the term "rain check" come from? ( goto )
- Why does it rain cats and dogs? Why not ostriches and yacks? ( goto )
- Which lower level of clouds are commonly called "rain clouds?" ( goto )
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- "Tomorrow may rain" comes from which song by The Beatles? ( goto )
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