Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (1980)

5.9/10 96 min Drama TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

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

Gerald McRaney

Cliff Sulkes

Camila Ashland

Jackie Godfrey

Brad Blaisdell

Geller

Richard Brestoff

Dr. Sayre

Stanley DeSantis

Reporter Greene

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