Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)

Name: Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case
Director: Peter Levin
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1980-10-30
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Mickey Rourke, Linda Hamilton, Rip Torn, Eugene Roche

Drama TV Movie

Director: Peter Levin

Cast: Mickey Rourke, Linda Hamilton, Rip Torn, Eugene Roche

Runtime96 min

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Based on the well-publicized Oregon criminal case of the late 1970s, this film dramatizes the unique dispute in which Greta Rideout instigated the prosecution of her husband, John, charging him with raping her.

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Directed by Peter Levin, this 1980 TV movie delivers a gripping dramatization of the real-life case that challenged societal views on rape and marriage. Featuring strong performances from Mickey Rourke and Linda Hamilton, it offers a thought-provoking exploration of the complex legal and personal dynamics at play.

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Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film directed by Peter Levin and starring Mickey Rourke, Linda Hamilton and Rip Torn.