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Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case

  • TV Movie
  • 19801980
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
217
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  • Director
    • Peter Levin
  • Writer
    • Hesper Anderson
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Linda Hamilton
    • Rip Torn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Levin
  • Writer
    • Hesper Anderson
  • Stars
    • Mickey Rourke
    • Linda Hamilton
    • Rip Torn
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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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)
    Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)
    Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)

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    Mickey Rourke
    Mickey Rourke
    • John Rideoutas John Rideout
    Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton
    • Greta Rideoutas Greta Rideout
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Charles Burtas Charles Burt
    Eugene Roche
    Eugene Roche
    • Gary Gortmakeras Gary Gortmaker
    Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell
    • Helenas Helen
    Gail Strickland
    Gail Strickland
    • Jean Christensenas Jean Christensen
    Bonnie Bartlett
    Bonnie Bartlett
    • Norma Joyceas Norma Joyce
    Richard Venture
    Richard Venture
    • Judge Richard Barberas Judge Richard Barber
    Alley Mills
    Alley Mills
    • Wandaas Wanda
    Paul Koslo
    Paul Koslo
    • Ralph Larsonas Ralph Larson
    Mo Malone
    Mo Malone
    • Sallyas Sally
    Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney
    • Cliff Sulkesas Cliff Sulkes
    Camila Ashland
    Camila Ashland
    • Jackie Godfreyas Jackie Godfrey
    Brad Blaisdell
    Brad Blaisdell
    • Gelleras Geller
    Deborah Baltzell
    • Holly Duncanas Holly Duncan
    John Fitzpatrick
    • Doug Loweas Doug Lowe
    Rod Colbin
    • Tom Robinsonas Tom Robinson
    Richard Brestoff
    Richard Brestoff
    • Dr. Sayreas Dr. Sayre
    • Director
      • Peter Levin
    • Writer
      • Hesper Anderson
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    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.
    • morality
    • husband wife relationship
    • rape
    • marriage
    • docudrama
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      • Drama
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      Helen Shaw's debut.

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

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