Extremities

"When fear made her a victim, she turned fear into a weapon."

Aug 22 1986 R 1h 29m
Drama, Thriller

A woman escapes from the man who is about to rape her, but leaves her purse behind. Afraid that her attacker might come after her, she goes to the police, but with no proof of the incident, they can do nothing. In fact, the man does use the information in her bag and comes to her apartment with the intent of rape, but she sprays him in the face with insect repellent, and then holds him captive. She is then faced with deciding whether to go to the police who might not believe her and release him, or to kill him.

Plot

An intended rape victim manages to escape from her attacker but leaves her purse behind. Worried that he may visit her house and finish what he has started, she contacts the police but they are unable to help, saying that she has no proof. "If he calls, let us know and we'll send a man round!" A fat load of good that would be. Her worst fears are realised when, alone one day in the house, her attacker visits and attempts again to rape her. Circumstances allow her not only to resist the attack but to turn the tables and lock him away. And that is where her dilemma really starts. Does she release him and risk another attack? Does she go to the police and risk being called a liar? Or does she kill him - and become as low as him?

Written by

William Mastrosimone

Directed by

Robert M. Young

Cast

Farrah Fawcett, James Russo, Alfre Woodard

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Atlantic Entertainment Group

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

Trailers
Extremities 1986 trailer
Extremities (1986) Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
4,488
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
39
Popularity
NA