A Case of Rape (1974) (TV)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Director:

Boris Sagal

Writers:

Louis Rudolph (story)
Robert E. Thompson (writer)

Release Date:

20 February 1974 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

When she was raped, Ellen thought it was the worst thing to ever happen to her. What was worse, was the treatment by the hospital staff...

Plot Keywords:

Courtroom | Humiliation | Rape | Social Injustice | Social Problem

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination

Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery	...	Ellen Harrod
William Daniels	...	Leonard Alexander
Cliff Potts	...	Larry Retzliff
Rosemary Murphy	...	Muriel Dyer
Ronny Cox	...	David Harrod
Patricia Smith	...	Marge Bracken
Ken Swofford	...	Det. Riley
Jonathan Lippe	...	Det. Parker
Robert Karnes	...	Judge
Charles Macaulay	...	Dr. Marsden
Mario Gallo	...	Photographer
Alex Henteloff	...	Alex
Lionel Johnston	...	Officer Kimbel
Antony Carbone	...	Officer Carbone
Davis Roberts	...	Officer Kane

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company:

Universal TV

Trivia:

The studio wanted to cut the second rape, but Elizabeth Montgomery threatened to walk if they did. The second rape was kept.

understated anger as an art form

Magnificent performances by the entire cast punctuate a true story more horrifying than any horror film. All the nuances of a married woman's indignities and insults suffered after being raped are underplayed for maximum effect. Montgomery gives the performance of a lifetime, and Cox is a revelation as the feckless husband. Harris and Daniels as the attorneys provide contrast with colourful performances, and Potts' chilling rapist is the catalyst for all. A must-see for every woman in America.