A Rage to Live
“The story of Grace Caldwell Tate really began in the back seat of a car... ...and went from man...to man...to man...”
Synopsis
Grace Caldwell, a young Pennsylvania newspaper heiress living with her widowed mother, has trouble restraining herself when it comes to the amorous attentions of young men. As word starts to spread about her behavior, Grace becomes a major source of heartache for her mother and a big source of concern to her brother.
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Suzanne Pleshette
Grace Caldwell Tate
Bradford Dillman
Sidney Tate
Ben Gazzara
Roger Bannon
Peter Graves
Jack Hollister
Bethel Leslie
Amy Hollister
Carmen Mathews
Emily Caldwell
Linden Chiles
Brock Caldwell
James Gregory
Dr. O'Brien
Ruth White
Mrs. Bannon
Mark Goddard
Charlie Jay
Sarah Marshall
Connie
George Furth
Paul Rutherford
Virginia Christine
Emma
Brett Somers
Jessie Jay
Ed Haskett
Restaurant Patron
Aneta Corsaut
Mary
Frank Maxwell
George Jay
Byron Morrow
Mr. Tate (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Grauman
- Screenplay & Story
- John T. Kelley
- Original Score
- Nelson Riddle
- Original Title
- A Rage to Live
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Grauman
John T. Kelley, John O'Hara
Nelson Riddle
Charles Lawton Jr.
Stuart Gilmore
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Grauman
Director
John T. Kelley
Screenplay
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Nelson Riddle
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Rage to Live
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What is A Rage to Live about?
Grace Caldwell, a young Pennsylvania newspaper heiress living with her widowed mother, has trouble restraining herself when it comes to the amorous attentions of young men. As word starts to spread about her behavior, Grace becomes a major source of heartache for her mother and a big source of concern to her brother.
Who directed A Rage to Live?
A Rage to Live was directed by Walter Grauman.
Who stars in A Rage to Live?
The principal cast of A Rage to Live includes Suzanne Pleshette, Bradford Dillman, Ben Gazzara, Peter Graves, Bethel Leslie.
When was A Rage to Live released and how long is it?
A Rage to Live was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for A Rage to Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Rage to Live was composed by Nelson Riddle.
Is A Rage to Live based on a book or true story?
A Rage to Live is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John O'Hara".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Rage to Live?
A Rage to Live holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).