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The Rape of Richard Beck

1985 · 100 min

A grim, issue-driven TV drama that turns a macho cop's world upside down, forcing him to confront his own prejudices through raw trauma.

Tagline: He had to learn the truth - the hard way.
Overview: The tables turn for cynical police officer Richard Beck when he's viciously attacked by two homicidal crooks. Having never been empathetic toward the victims he's dealt with on a daily basis, Beck must now confront the tough system he was a part of. As he struggles to regain his status at work, he also must make sure those responsible for his attack are prosecuted.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Trauma, justice, identity, morality
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: trauma
justice
identity
morality
power
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong