The Rape of Richard Beck

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The Rape of Richard Beck
GenreDrama
Written byJames G. Hirsch [1]
Directed by Karen Arthur
Starring Richard Crenna
George Dzundza
Meredith Baxter
Pat Hingle
Frances Lee McCain
Cotter Smith
Joanna Kerns
Theme music composerPeter Bernstein
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersJames S. Henerson
James G. Hirsch
ProducerRobert Papazian
CinematographyTom Neuwirth
EditorsMaurie Beck
Millie Moore
Running time100 minutes
Production companyRobert Papazian Productions
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMay 27, 1985 (1985-05-27)

The Rape of Richard Beck (also known as Deadly Justice) [1] is a 1985 American television film. [2]

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Plot

Richard Beck (Richard Crenna) is a police detective who believes that rape victims are "asking for it". When he is raped by two male suspects, he comes to question this belief.

Cast

ActorRole
Richard Crenna Richard Beck
George Dzundza Blastig
Meredith Baxter Barbara McKee
Pat Hingle Chappy Beck
Frances Lee McCain Caroline Beck
Cotter Smith Lt. Hugo
Joanna Kerns Anita Parrish
Mark DickisonEric Gibbs
Jason Bernard Sgt. Wally Rydell
Nicholas Worth Ray
M. C. Gainey Sonny
Stanley Kamel Dr. Greenberg

Awards and nominations

Eddie Awards

Emmy Awards

Golden Globe Awards

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References

  1. 1 2 Hal Erickson (2015). "The Rape of Richard Beck". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Archived from the original on 2015-04-27.
  2. Anderson, Jon (May 27, 1985). "Cop's Beliefs Violated In 'Rape Of Richard Beck'". Chicago Tribune .