Outrage (1973 film)
Outrage | |
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Genre | Crime Drama Thriller |
Written by | William Wood |
Directed by | Richard T. Heffron |
Starring | Robert Culp Marlyn Mason Beah Richards |
Music by | Jimmie Haskell |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Michael C. Green |
Cinematography | John M. Stephens |
Editor | Ronald J. Fagan |
Running time | 74 min. |
Production company | ABC Circle Films |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | November 28, 1973 |
Outrage is a 1973 made-for-television film that aired on the American Broadcasting Company's (ABC) popular Movie of the Week franchise.[1] The movie, which originally aired on November 28, 1973, tells the story of a suburban neighborhood and family that is repeatedly terrorized by a group of privileged young men from neighboring families. The film is set in an idealized rural suburban community.
The film stars Robert Culp, Marlyn Mason and Beah Richards, and featured Nicholas Hammond, James Sikking, Thomas Leopold, and Mark Lenard. The film was directed Richard T. Heffron, and written by writer William Wood.
The film was originally titled One Angry Man.[2] Turner Classic Movies lists the title of the film as "Outrage!" with the addition of the exclamation point. The movie would later inspire a 1998 TV film remake of the same name with Rob Lowe and Jennifer Grey.
Plot
Jim Kiler, a suburbanite, finds himself and his family at the mercy of a group of young men from neighboring families who have singled out the Kilers after running roughshod over the greater community. While Kiler attempts at first to reason with the youths, their response is to step up the attacks on the family, which grow more emboldened and dangerous as the film continues. Kiler and his wife eventually feel that in addition to their personal safety, the youths are also trying to tempt their young daughter into situations that would harm her.
Kiler tries to talk to the parents of the young men. However, the parents of the youths either refuse to believe that their sons are capable of their actions, or blame Kiler for aggravating the situation. The parents of the youths are also self-absorbed in their own issues and resent Kiler's suggestions that they are at fault for their sons inability to tell right from wrong. Local law enforcement officials are unable or unwilling to become involved. Kiler and his family find themselves surrounded by people refusing to take action, or in denial that Kiler's claims are as dire as he says.
As the family finds itself reaching a point where a resolution has been found, the youths launch an attack on the family, which injures a member of the household. This action finally prompts the rational, logical Kiler to abandon his peaceful approach and take matters into his own hands as his outrage reaches the breaking point.
The film leaves the viewer with some satisfaction that he is able to avenge his family's torment by attacking the youths. At the end of the film, it notes, as it did in real life, that no charges were pressed on Kiler, and there were no more issues with the youths.
Cast
- Robert Culp as Jim Kiler
- Marlyn Mason as Muriel Kiler
- Christopher Gardner as Aaron Kiler
- Shelly Hines as Beth Kiler
- Beah Richards as Thelma
- Tom Leopold as Vance Chandler (credited as Thomas Leopold)
- Mark Lenard as Mr. Chandler
- Jacqueline Scott as Mrs. Chandler
- Don Dubbins as Mr. Werner
- Nicholas Hammond as Ron Werner
- Ramon Bieri as Deputy Tottif
- Ivor Francis as Judge Cox
- Paul Jenkins as Deputy
- Tony Farella as "Birdie" Prideman
- Robert Weaver as Elliott Bright
- Don Stark as Carl Dibble
- Michael Rupert as Stu Rudell
- Scott Colomby as Dennis Hully
- Jason Wingreen as Mr. Bunce
- Stuart Nisbet as The Mayor (credited as Stuart Nesbit)
- Phillip Pine as John
- Sid Grossfeld as Attorney Markham (credited as Sidney Grossfeld)
- James Sikking as Officer Geary
- Jan Burrell as Mrs. Dibble
External links
References
- ^ "Outrage". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
- ^ "Outrage!". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
- 1973 television films
- 1973 films
- 1973 crime drama films
- 1970s crime thriller films
- 1970s thriller drama films
- ABC Movie of the Week
- American crime drama films
- American crime thriller films
- American thriller drama films
- Films about families
- Films scored by Jimmie Haskell
- Films set in California
- American drama television films
- Films directed by Richard T. Heffron
- 1970s American films