Jonathan Garson (played by Jeff Daniels) appears in Rain Without Thunder.
The Goldring family's defense attorney. He represents Allison and Beverly during the prosecution. He questions District Attorney Murdoch's motivations, suggesting she is seeking higher political office, though he does not question her ethics. He is also frustrated by Allison's decision to confess on the stand. Allison Goldring (played by Ali Thomas) appears in Rain Without Thunder.
An upper-class college student who becomes pregnant and decides to travel abroad to terminate the pregnancy. She confesses to the act during her trial without remorse. Later, a Swedish clinic discovers the fetus had already died, leading to their release, though the DA intends to prosecute them for attempted crime. Jeremy Tanner (played by Steve Zahn) appears in Rain Without Thunder.
Allison's boyfriend and the father of the unborn child. He initially supports her decision to travel abroad for a termination, but later denies this support, although the narrative suggests his denial is improbable.
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Characters
Jonathan Garson
(played by Jeff Daniels) — supporting
The Goldring family's defense attorney. He represents Allison and Beverly during the prosecution. He questions District Attorney Murdoch's motivations, suggesting she is seeking higher political offic...
Allison Goldring
(played by Ali Thomas) — supporting
An upper-class college student who becomes pregnant and decides to travel abroad to terminate the pregnancy. She confesses to the act during her trial without remorse. Later, a Swedish clinic discover...
Jeremy Tanner
(played by Steve Zahn) — supporting
Allison's boyfriend and the father of the unborn child. He initially supports her decision to travel abroad for a termination, but later denies this support, although the narrative suggests his denial...
Key Relationships
Jonathan Garson → Jeremy Tanner
(Professional Defense Attorney)
Jonathan Garson → Allison Goldring
(Professional Defense Attorney)
Allison Goldring → Jeremy Tanner
(Romantic Boyfriend)
Story Analysis
A legal drama exploring the intersection of reproductive rights, shifting legislation, and political prosecution in a restrictive society.
Plot Progression
The Unwanted Decision
A Shifting Legal Landscape
The Prosecution Begins
Trial and Confession
The Verdict and New Charges
Directed by Gary O. Bennett
Rain Without Thunder (1993) · 4.3/10 · drama, science-fiction
