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The Rape of Richard Beck

The Rape of Richard Beck

He had to learn the truth - the hard way.

19856.51h 40m

Overview

The tables turn for cynical police officer Richard Beck when he's viciously attacked by two homicidal crooks. Having never been empathetic toward the victims he's dealt with on a daily basis, Beck must now confront the tough system he was a part of. As he struggles to regain his status at work, he also must make sure those responsible for his attack are prosecuted.

Directed by Karen Arthur
Written by James G. Hirsch
Produced by Robert Papazian
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Top Cast

Richard Crenna

Richard Crenna

Richard Beck

Meredith Baxter

Meredith Baxter

Barbara McKee

Pat Hingle

Pat Hingle

Chappy Beck

Frances Lee McCain

Frances Lee McCain

Caroline Beck

Cotter Smith

Cotter Smith

Lt. Hugo

Joanna Kerns

Joanna Kerns

Anita Parrish

M

Mark Dickison

Eric Gibbs

Jason Bernard

Jason Bernard

Sgt. Wally Rydell

George Dzundza

George Dzundza

Blastig

Nicholas Worth

Nicholas Worth

Ray

Themes & Keywords

rapetraumasodomywoman directormale rape

About The Rape of Richard Beck

The Rape of Richard Beck is a drama, crime, tv movie film released in 1985 exploring themes of rape, trauma, sodomy, woman director, male rape. Directed by Karen Arthur, it stars Richard Crenna, Meredith Baxter, Pat Hingle. The tables turn for cynical police officer Richard Beck when he's viciously attacked by two homicidal crooks. Having never been empathetic toward the victims he's dealt with on a daily basis, Beck must now confront the tough system he was a part of. As he struggles to regain his status at work, he also must make sure those responsible for his attack are prosecuted.

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