A Case of Rape (1974): Cast & Plot
A Case of Rape is a 1974 drama directed by Boris Sagal, starring Elizabeth Montgomery as Ellen Harrod, Ronny Cox and Patricia Smith. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Boris Sagal
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Case of Rape About?
The premise of A Case of Rape without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ellen initially believes the assault is the worst event of her life, but she soon discovers that the indifference and hostility of hospital staff, unhelpful police officers, and a biased court make her ordeal even more torturous, even though the perpetrator is eventually apprehended.
A Case of Rape Cast & Characters
Elizabeth Montgomery leads the cast as Ellen Harrod, with Ronny Cox as David Harrod and Patricia Smith as Marge Bracken. Directed by Boris Sagal; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Boris Sagal
- Elizabeth Montgomery as Ellen Harrod
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Ronny Cox as David Harrod - Patricia Smith as Marge Bracken
- Cliff Potts as Larry Retzliff
Also Starring in A Case of Rape
· 20 more- William Daniels Leonard Alexander
- Rosemary Murphy Muriel Dyer
- Tom Selleck Stan
- Charles Macaulay Dr. Marsden
- Mario Gallo Photographer
- Bob Harks Detective (uncredited)
- Robert Karnes Judge
- Davis Roberts Officer Kane
- Ken Swofford Det. Riley
- Victor Izay Night School Instructor
- Antony Carbone Officer Carbone
- J. Jay Saunders 2nd Orderly
- Dennis Robertson 1st Orderly
- Alex Henteloff Alex
- Sandy Kenyon
- Debbie Lytton Kim Harrod
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- Gerald Hiken
- Lionel Johnston Officer Kimbel
- Polly Middleton Judy
- Jonathan Lippe Det. Parker
More from Boris Sagal
More films directed by Boris Sagal, best-rated first: Girl Happy, The Omega Man, Dial M for Murder and When the Circus Came to Town.
A Case of Rape Plot Summary
What happens in A Case of Rape from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ellen Harrod [Elizabeth Montgomery] appears to have a happy marriage to David Harrod [Ronny Cox], though his frequent work-related absences are beginning to wear on her. While taking night school classes with her neighbor and best friend Marge Bracken [Patricia Smith], she is introduced to Larry Retzliff [Cliff Potts].
That same night, Ellen and Marge accept a ride home from Retzliff, while David is away. Once Ellen is inside her apartment, Retzliff arrives claiming car trouble and asks to use the phone. He overpowers and rapes her. Unable to reach David by phone and emotionally unable to report the crime, Ellen tries to forget by taking three showers to literally wash away the assault.
Full summary
The whole story of A Case of Rape, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Case of Rape?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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A Case of Rape Also Known As
Also known as “Дело об изнасиловании”.
- Also known as
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- Дело об изнасиловании
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A Case of Rape FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Case of Rape, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Case of Rape?
A Case of Rape runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was A Case of Rape released?
A Case of Rape was released on February 20, 1974.
Who directed A Case of Rape?
A Case of Rape was directed by Boris Sagal.
More films by Boris Sagal Who is in the cast of A Case of Rape?
A Case of Rape stars Elizabeth Montgomery as Ellen Harrod, Ronny Cox as David Harrod and Patricia Smith as Marge Bracken, among 24 credited actors.
Does A Case of Rape have a post-credit scene?
No. A Case of Rape has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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