The Rape of Richard Beck

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)
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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.

  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.