One of Nolte's Best

I totally agree Nick Nolte's superb acting in Who'll Stop the Rain. I have only two items to critique: first, director should have left some scenes on the cutting room floor, I.e, film is to too long. Needs to be more crisp and a goal is 1 1/2 hours, not over 2. And, the implied subplot with the wife worked effectively with Alan Ladd in Shane, but not so well in this movie.

I was surprised to learn that he never got nominated for this movie. It's one of his best performances and he pretty much carries the movie.

he's so great in this film and really likable as the leading man. this movie can make you a nick nolte fan.