Rage (1972): Cast & Plot
Rage is a 1972 drama thriller starring George C. Scott as Dan Charles Logan, Nicolas Beauvy and Martin Sheen. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rage About?
The premise of Rage without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The rancher discovers that a military‑run nerve‑gas leak, dismissed as an accident, has killed his livestock and his son. Determined to seek justice, he confronts the armed forces, only to encounter a wall of silence and a tangled conspiracy that threatens to hide the truth. His pleas fall on deaf ears, leaving the truth buried.
Rage Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- nerve gas
- father son relationship
- revenge
- sheep
- death of son
- military experiment
- slow motion
- boy
- ill boy
- dog
- aerial camera shot
- campfire
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- pickup truck
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- chevrolet car
- chevrolet c 10
- van
- chevrolet van
- chevrolet chevy van
- truck
- gmc
- gmc motor vehicle
- gmc truck
- gmc c series
- honda
- honda motor vehicle
- helicopter
- hospital
- dead child
- death of child
- independent film
Rage Cast & Characters
George C. Scott leads the cast as Dan Charles Logan, with Nicolas Beauvy as Chris Logan and Martin Sheen as Maj. Holliford.
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George C. Scott as Dan Charles Logan - Nicolas Beauvy as Chris Logan
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Martin Sheen as Maj. Holliford -
Barnard Hughes as Dr. Spencer
Also Starring in Rage
· 16 more- William Jordan Major Cooper
- Stephen Young Major Reintz
- Ed Lauter Simpson
- Richard Basehart Dr. Roy Caldwell
- Dabbs Greer Dr. Thompson
- Kenneth Tobey Col. Alan A. Nickerson
- John Dierkes Bill Parker
- Terry Wilson Kaufman Trucking Co. driver
- Robert Walden Dr. Janeway
- Lou Frizzell Dr. Spike Boynton
- Steve DeFrance Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
- Paul Stevens Col. William Franklin
- Anna Aries Bit Part
- Bette Henritze Sarah Parker
- Phoebe Noel Waitress
- Fielding Greaves Dr. Walter Steenrod, Chivington Research Laboratories
Rage Plot Summary
What happens in Rage from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a Wyoming sheep ranch, Dan Logan and his young son Chris Logan set out for a simple camping trip, hoping for a quiet night under the stars. The night takes a troubling turn when Chris chooses to sleep outside the tent. By morning, he lies unconscious, his nose bleeding, while Dan discovers that several of their sheep share the same dark sign of injury. At a nearby hospital, Dan endures a battery of tests as doctors struggle to understand what has happened to his family, yet his only focus remains on his son.
Full summary
The whole story of Rage, scene by scene
Rage Videos
The clip of Rage.
How Well Do You Know Rage?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the father who goes on a camping trip with his son?
Cars in Rage
21 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet C-10 and the 1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1964 Chevrolet C-10 Important role -
1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1968 GMC C-Series Important role -
1970 Honda SL 350 Important role
Rage Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Düh” and “Die Rache ist mein”.
- Also known as
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- Düh
- Die Rache ist mein
- Гнев
- 분노의 계절
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Rage FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Rage, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rage?
Rage runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Rage released?
Rage was released on November 22, 1972.
Who is in the cast of Rage?
Rage stars George C. Scott as Dan Charles Logan, Nicolas Beauvy as Chris Logan and Martin Sheen as Maj. Holliford, among 20 credited actors.
Does Rage have a post-credit scene?
No. Rage has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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