Outrage

"Is any girl safe?"

Dec 13 1950 Approved 1h 15m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A young woman who has just become engaged has her life completely shattered when she is raped while on her way home from work.

Plot

A young girl is raped while coming home from work. The trauma of the attack turns her away from her parents and her fiancé. Unable to face society, she runs away and, using an assumed name, takes a job on an orange ranch. A young clergyman takes an interest in her although she won't confide in him. When a ranch hand tries to kiss her she relives her terrifying experience and nearly kills him. She is arrested, but when her identity is established and the facts of her case are brought forth, the clergyman convinces the court that society should shoulder the blame. He helps her rebuild her faith and sends her back to her parents and fiancé.

Written by

Collier Young, Malvin Wald, Ida Lupino

Directed by

Ida Lupino

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
1,996
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA