Rain Without Thunder
Synopsis
In 2042, it’s illegal for women to get abortions. After a girl and her mother are sentenced to life behind bars, a reporter investigates why.
Top Cast
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Betty Buckley
Beverly Goldring
Jeff Daniels
Jonathan Garson
Frederic Forrest
Walker Point Warden
Graham Greene
Author on History
Linda Hunt
Atwood Society Director
Carolyn McCormick
Reporter
Austin Pendleton
Catholic Priest
Alyssa Rallo Bennett
Author Max Sinclair
Ali Thomas
Allison Goldring
Steve Zahn
Jeremy Tanner
Katharine Crost
Walker Point Guard #1
Iona Morris
Andrea Murdoch
Stuart Burney
Spencer Goldring
Eliza Clark
Piper Goldring
Heather Lilly
Micka Goldring
Helen Lloyd Breed
Alice Kappelhoff
Katy Selverstone
Abra Russell
Charles E. Gerber
Grover Cole
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary O. Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary O. Bennett
- Original Score
- Randall Lynch, Allen Lynch
- Original Title
- Rain Without Thunder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Taz Pictures Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary O. Bennett
Gary O. Bennett
Randall Lynch, Allen Lynch
Karl Kases
Mallory Gottlieb, Suzanne Pillsbury
Gary Sorensen, Nanette Sorensen
Department Leadership Roster
Gary O. Bennett
Director
Gary O. Bennett
Writer
Mallory Gottlieb
Editor
Gary Sorensen
Producer
Suzanne Pillsbury
Editor
Nanette Sorensen
Producer
Karl Kases
Director of Photography
Randall Lynch
Original Music Composer
Allen Lynch
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rain Without Thunder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rain Without Thunder about?
In 2042, it’s illegal for women to get abortions. After a girl and her mother are sentenced to life behind bars, a reporter investigates why.
Who directed Rain Without Thunder?
Rain Without Thunder was directed by Gary O. Bennett.
Who stars in Rain Without Thunder?
The principal cast of Rain Without Thunder includes Betty Buckley, Jeff Daniels, Frederic Forrest, Graham Greene, Linda Hunt.
When was Rain Without Thunder released and how long is it?
Rain Without Thunder was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Rain Without Thunder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rain Without Thunder was composed by Randall Lynch, Allen Lynch.