Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film directed by Peter Levin and starring Mickey Rourke, Linda Hamilton and Rip Torn.[1][2]
It is based on the true story of the trial of John Rideout, who was accused of raping his wife Greta in Oregon, 1978.[3][4]
Plot
John Rideout (Rourke) rapes his wife (Hamilton), claiming that it is his right as a husband. She says that it is rape. The case must be settled in court.
Cast
- Mickey Rourke as John Rideout
- Linda Hamilton as Greta Rideout
- Rip Torn as Charles Burt
- Eugene Roche as Gary Gortmaker
- Conchata Ferrell as Helen
- Gail Strickland as Jean Christensen
- Bonnie Bartlett as Norma Joyce
- Richard Venture as Judge Richard Barber
- Alley Mills as Wanda
- Paul Koslo as Ralph Larson
- Mo Malone as Sally
- Gerald McRaney as Cliff Sulkes
- Camila Ashland as Jackie Godfrey
References
- ^ Helen Benedict (1993). Virgin Or Vamp: How the Press Covers Sex Crimes. Oxford University Press, 1993. ISBN 0195086651.
- ^ David Hiltbrand (November 3, 1980). "Picks and Pans Review: Rape and Marriage—the Rideout Case". People. No. 18. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ "Rape and Marriage - The Rideout Case (1980)". 2.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Rape and Marriage: A look back at the Rideout case". eu.statesmanjournal.com. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
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