The Rape of Richard Beck
“He had to learn the truth - the hard way.”
Synopsis
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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Richard Crenna
Richard Beck
Meredith Baxter
Barbara McKee
Pat Hingle
Chappy Beck
Frances Lee McCain
Caroline Beck
Cotter Smith
Lt. Hugo
Joanna Kerns
Anita Parrish
Mark Dickison
Eric Gibbs
Jason Bernard
Sgt. Wally Rydell
George Dzundza
Blastig
Nicholas Worth
Ray
M.C. Gainey
Sonny
Stanley Kamel
Dr. Greenberg
James Goodwin Rice
Weatherspoon
Jonas Marlowe
Joey
Gregory Wagrowski
Bozer
Troy Evans
Norris
Richard Jamison
Rizelli
Greg Monaghan
Van Adams
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Arthur
- Screenplay & Story
- James G. Hirsch
- Original Score
- Peter Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Rape of Richard Beck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Robert Papazian Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Arthur
James G. Hirsch
Peter Bernstein
Tom Neuwirth
Maurie Beck, Millie Moore
Robert Papazian, James G. Hirsch, James S. Henerson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Papazian
Producer
Peter Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Tom Neuwirth
Director of Photography
Maurie Beck
Editor
Millie Moore
Editor
Karen Arthur
Director
James G. Hirsch
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 The Rape of Richard Beck
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What is The Rape of Richard Beck about?
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.
Who directed The Rape of Richard Beck?
The Rape of Richard Beck was directed by Karen Arthur.
Who stars in The Rape of Richard Beck?
The principal cast of The Rape of Richard Beck includes Richard Crenna, Meredith Baxter, Pat Hingle, Frances Lee McCain, Cotter Smith.
When was The Rape of Richard Beck released and how long is it?
The Rape of Richard Beck was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rape of Richard Beck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rape of Richard Beck was composed by Peter Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rape of Richard Beck?
The Rape of Richard Beck holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).