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The Rape of Richard Beck (1985) [NR]

Featuring:
Richard Crenna, Meredith Baxter, Pat Hingle

Written by:
James G. Hirsch

Directed by:
Karen Arthur


Release Date:
May 27, 1985

Original Title:
The Rape of Richard Beck

Alternate Titles:
Deadly Justice
O Rapto De Um Tira

Genres:
Crime | Drama | TV Movie

Production Companies:
Robert Papazian Productions

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
BR: 16  US: NR 

Runtime: 100

He had to learn the truth - the hard way.

Overview from TheMovieDB

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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Overview from Open Movies

Cop Beck thinks rape victims "bring it upon themselves" to be raped but has a mind-changing experience when he himself is raped by a couple of white trash felons, one of whom actually says he's going to make him "squeal like pig".

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Rankings and Honors

The Rape of Richard Beck (1985) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.6/10
Awards Won: Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 2 wins & 1 nomination total

Performers

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Production

Art Direction:
Mark W. Mansbridge

Associate Producer:
Vahan Moosekian
James S. Henerson

Casting:
Dick Dinman

Director:
Karen Arthur

Director of Photography:
Tom Neuwirth

Editor:
Millie Moore
Maurie Beck

Executive Producer:
James S. Henerson
James G. Hirsch

Hairstylist:
Gregg Mitchell

Makeup Artist:
Michael Westmore

Original Music Composer:
Peter Bernstein

Producer:
Robert Papazian

Production Manager:
Hal Galli

Set Decoration:
Joe D. Mitchell

Writer:
James G. Hirsch

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