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Oct 30, 1980 · Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case: Directed by Peter Levin. With Mickey Rourke, Linda Hamilton, Rip Torn, Eugene Roche. Based on the real-life Oregon criminal case which dramatizes the unique dispute in which Greta Rideout instigated the prosecution of her husband John, charging him with raping her.
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- Peter Levin
- 1980-10-30
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Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film directed by Peter Levin and starring Mickey Rourke, Linda Hamilton and Rip Torn. It is based on the true story of the trial of John Rideout, who was accused of raping his wife Greta in Oregon, 1978.
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- Gil Mellé
Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Based on the well-publicized Oregon criminal case, this television movie dramatizes the unique dispute in which Greta Rideout instigated the prosecution of her husband, John, charging him with raping her. Cast & Crew. Read More. Peter Levin. Director. Mickey Rourke. Linda Hamilton. Rip Torn. Conchata Ferrell.
- Peter Levin
- Mickey Rourke
Aug 14, 2016 · A 1980 made-for-television movie starring Mickey Rourke as John and Linda Hamilton as his wife, Greta Rideout, recounted the alleged rape and ensuing trial. This year, John was arrested on...
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. Peter Levin. Director. Hesper Anderson. Writer. Mickey Rourke. Linda Hamilton. Charles Burt. Gary Gortmaker. Jean Christensen.
Oct 30, 1980 · Linda Hamilton stars as Oregon housewife Greta Rideout, who after years of abuse at the hands her husband John (Mickey Rourke) (it is the sort of marriage described by one observer as "usually [winding] up as suicide or homicide") finally takes him to court, accusing him of forcing her to have sex against her will.