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The Case of Patty Smith (1962): Cast

The Case of Patty Smith (1962) movie poster

The Case of Patty Smith is a 1962 drama directed by Leo A. Handel, starring Dani Lynn as Patty, David McMahon and Bruno VeSota. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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The Case of Patty Smith (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Leo A. Handel
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Case of Patty Smith About?

The premise of The Case of Patty Smith without spoilers.

Facing the contentious issue of abortion, the story follows Patty, an average American girl who, after a quiet date with her boyfriend, is brutally assaulted by three deranged men. Too ashamed to involve the police, she heeds her boyfriend’s advice to ignore the trauma, leaving her to grapple with the consequences in silence.

The Case of Patty Smith Themes & Keywords

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  • woman
  • young
  • rape
  • priest
  • pregnancy
  • police
  • exploitation
  • death
  • abortion
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Case of Patty Smith Cast & Characters

Dani Lynn leads the cast as Patty, with David McMahon as Father O'Brien and Bruno VeSota as Colbert. Directed by Leo A. Handel; 15 actors are credited in all.

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The Case of Patty Smith Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The Shame of Patty Smith” and “Doctor Please Help Me”.

Also known as
  • The Shame of Patty Smith
  • Doctor Please Help Me
  • Gang Rape
  • Der Fall Patty Smith – § 218

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The Case of Patty Smith FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Case of Patty Smith, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Case of Patty Smith?

The Case of Patty Smith runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Case of Patty Smith released?

The Case of Patty Smith was released on May 1, 1962.

Who directed The Case of Patty Smith?

The Case of Patty Smith was directed by Leo A. Handel.

Who is in the cast of The Case of Patty Smith?

The Case of Patty Smith stars Dani Lynn as Patty, David McMahon as Father O'Brien and Bruno VeSota as Colbert, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Case of Patty Smith have a post-credit scene?

No. The Case of Patty Smith has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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