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Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case

  • TV Movie
  • 1980
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
233
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Linda Hamilton and Mickey Rourke in Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)
Drama

Based on the real-life Oregon criminal case which dramatizes the unique dispute in which Greta Rideout instigated the prosecution of her husband, John, charging him with raping her.Based on the real-life Oregon criminal case which dramatizes the unique dispute in which Greta Rideout instigated the prosecution of her husband, John, charging him with raping her.Based on the real-life Oregon criminal case which dramatizes the unique dispute in which Greta Rideout instigated the prosecution of her husband, John, charging him with raping her.

  • Director
    • Peter Levin
  • Writer
    • Hesper Anderson
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Linda Hamilton
    • Rip Torn
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    233
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    • Director
      • Peter Levin
    • Writer
      • Hesper Anderson
    • Stars
      • Mickey Rourke
      • Linda Hamilton
      • Rip Torn
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Linda Hamilton and Mickey Rourke in Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)
    Linda Hamilton and Mickey Rourke in Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)
    Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)
    Linda Hamilton and Mickey Rourke in Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)
    Linda Hamilton and Mickey Rourke in Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)
    Linda Hamilton and Mickey Rourke in Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)

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    Mickey Rourke
    Mickey Rourke
    • John Rideout
    Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton
    • Greta Rideout
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Charles Burt
    Eugene Roche
    Eugene Roche
    • Gary Gortmaker
    Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell
    • Helen
    Gail Strickland
    Gail Strickland
    • Jean Christensen
    Bonnie Bartlett
    Bonnie Bartlett
    • Norma Joyce
    Richard Venture
    Richard Venture
    • Judge Richard Barber
    Alley Mills
    Alley Mills
    • Wanda
    Paul Koslo
    Paul Koslo
    • Ralph Larson
    Mo Malone
    Mo Malone
    • Sally
    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Cliff Sulkes
    Camila Ashland
    Camila Ashland
    • Jackie Godfrey
    Brad Blaisdell
    Brad Blaisdell
    • Geller
    Deborah Baltzell
    • Holly Duncan
    John Fitzpatrick
    • Doug Lowe
    Rod Colbin
    • Tom Robinson
    Richard Brestoff
    Richard Brestoff
    • Dr. Sayre
    • Director
      • Peter Levin
    • Writer
      • Hesper Anderson
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    • Trivia
      Helen Shaw's debut.
    • Quotes

      Greta Rideout: Why'd we have to come back so soon? You're not working.

      John Rideout: You're working.

      Greta Rideout: Hmm, tell me about it. You coulda got a little more time off, a night away, just doesn't seem... it's just not enough...

      John Rideout: It's not the time, it's the money.

      Greta Rideout: Hm, tell me about that. I don't know why you quit that job. They liked you at the coffee shop. They like you better than the other 50 places...

      John Rideout: Look, c'mon, I never quit any other 50 places!

      Greta Rideout: OK! I'm exaggerating, OK?

      John Rideout: Yeah, you're good at that. I quit that dumb job so I could get--so I could get a dumb high-school degree so maybe I could get a better dumb job. Like, I'm a young guy, I don't know what you're worrying about It's not like I'm saying I'm gonna retire.

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    10/10
    A true story of true importance
    Linda Hamilton plays Gretta Rideout, an abused wife who constantly gets raped by her husband. In 1977 Oregon the rape law is changed so wives can accuse their husbands of rape. The Rideout Case is the first in Oregon history after this new law & this motion picture is the story. Linda Hamilton gives a great first leading performance in this gritty made for TV drama. Mickey Rourke is great as the abusive husband. Overall this TV is a must see with such an important subject matter.
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    • MichaelWeihn
    • Oct 20, 2002

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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Verhängnisvolle Leidenschaft
    • Production companies
      • Stonehenge Productions
      • Blue Greene Productions
      • Lorimar Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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