Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case
Synopsis
Based on the well-publicized Oregon criminal case of the late 1970s, this film dramatizes the unique dispute in which Greta Rideout instigated the prosecution of her husband, John, charging him with raping her.
Top Cast
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Mickey Rourke
John Rideout
Linda Hamilton
Greta Rideout
Rip Torn
Charles Burt
Eugene Roche
Gary Gortmaker
Conchata Ferrell
Helen
Gail Strickland
Jean Christensen
Bonnie Bartlett
Norma Joyce
Richard Venture
Judge Richard Barber
Alley Mills
Wanda
Paul Koslo
Ralph Larson
Mo Malone
Sally
Gerald McRaney
Cliff Sulkes
Camila Ashland
Jackie Godfrey
Brad Blaisdell
Geller
Deborah Baltzell
Holly Duncan
John Fitzpatrick
Doug Lowe
Rod Colbin
Tom Robinson
Richard Brestoff
Dr. Sayre
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Hesper Anderson
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Stonehenge Productions, Blue Greene Productions, Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Levin
Hesper Anderson
Gil Mellé
Robert Caramico
Howard Terrill
Blue André, Vanessa Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Terrill
Editor
Robert Caramico
Director of Photography
Blue André
Producer
Vanessa Greene
Producer
Peter Levin
Director
Hesper Anderson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case
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What is Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case about?
Based on the well-publicized Oregon criminal case of the late 1970s, this film dramatizes the unique dispute in which Greta Rideout instigated the prosecution of her husband, John, charging him with raping her.
Who directed Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case?
Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case was directed by Peter Levin.
Who stars in Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case?
The principal cast of Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case includes Mickey Rourke, Linda Hamilton, Rip Torn, Eugene Roche, Conchata Ferrell.
When was Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case released and how long is it?
Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case was composed by Gil Mellé.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case?
Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).