A Case of Rape -1974
Ahead of its time,
Director
Boris Sagal

Writer
Louis Rudolph story
Robert E. Thompson

Producers
Steven Halpern
David Levinson
Louis Rudolph

Cast
Elizabeth Montgomery
William Daniels
Cliff Potts

Review by Wayne Malin

Harrowing drama of a married woman (Elizabeth Montgomery) who is raped twice by the same man. She is treated like a piece of meat in the hospital (the scene where someone photographs her bruises is unbelievable) and, in court, they act like she deserved it.

I saw this on TV when I was 12 and have never forgotten it. Before this there was never any talk (on TV at least) about this subject. Also, back then, rape was considered an act of lust (!!!!). This haunted me for days after the initial showing. What really got to me was the uncompromising, realistic ending–TV, at that time, always had pat, happy endings. Not this one. Montgomery was absolutely superb in her role and the rapes were presented tastefully. This movie was a HUGE hit in its first two showings. I believe it was instrumental in changing the publics perception of how rape is a disgusting act of violence and how it can destroy a woman’s life.

This isn’t available in any form that I know of, and that’s a shame. It’s now 30 years old and deserves a release on DVD. If you can see it, do so. A definite must-see.