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The Rape of Richard Beck

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The Rape of Richard Beck
GenreDrama
Written byJames G. Hirsch[1]
Directed byKaren Arthur
StarringRichard Crenna
George Dzundza
Meredith Baxter
Pat Hingle
Frances Lee McCain
Cotter Smith
Joanna Kerns
Theme music composerPeter Bernstein
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersJames S. Henerson
James G. Hirsch
ProducerRobert Papazian
CinematographyTom Neuwirth
EditorsMaurie Beck
Millie Moore
Running time100 minutes
Production companyRobert Papazian Productions
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMay 27, 1985 (1985-05-27)

The Rape of Richard Beck (also known as Deadly Justice)[1] is a 1985 American television film.[2] It was written by James G. Hirsch and directed by Karen Arthur, and stars Richard Crenna, Pat Hingle, Frances Lee McCain, and Joanna Kerns. Jason Bernard, Meredith Baxter, George Dzundza, and Troy Evans appear in supporting roles. The film premiered on ABC on May 27, 1985. For his performance, Crenna won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Miniseries or a Movie.

Plot

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Based in Seattle, Richard Beck is a veteran police detective who has little sympathy for sex crime victims, believing that they are "asking for it". When he lets an accused rapist go free in exchange for information on a murder suspect, he is punished by being assigned to the Sex Crimes unit, where he must work alongside counselor Barbara McKee. Beck continues to disregard the seriousness of the job until he is raped by two male suspects, after which he starts to question his own attitudes about violence, women, and masculinity.

Cast

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Actor Role
Richard Crenna Richard Beck
George Dzundza Blastig
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
Nicholas Worth Ray
M. C. Gainey Sonny
Stanley Kamel Dr. Greenberg

Awards and nominations

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Richard Crenna won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special.[3] Crenna's performance was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV.[4] The film won an Eddie Award for Best Edited Television Special for Millie Moore and Maurie Beck.

References

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  1. ^ a b Erickson, Hal (2015). "The Rape of Richard Beck". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2015-04-27.
  2. ^ Anderson, Jon (May 27, 1985). "Cop's Beliefs Violated In 'Rape Of Richard Beck'". Chicago Tribune.
  3. ^ "The Rape of Richard Beck". Television Academy. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Rape of Richard Beck, The". Golden Globes. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
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