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The Outrage
“Was It an Act of Violence or an Act of Love?”
5.8 / 10• 1964• 1h 36m•NR• English
DramaCrimeWestern
Storyline
At a disused railway station, three men -- a con artist, a preacher, and a prospector -- discuss the recent trial and sentencing of the outlaw Juan Carrasco for the murder of a man and the rape of his wife. In their recounting, the three explore the conflicting testimonies of the parties involved in the crimes. Disconcerting new questions arise with each different version of the event.
Cast & Crew
Paul Newman
Juan Carrasco
Lead
Laurence Harvey
Husband
Claire Bloom
Wife
Edward G. Robinson
Con Man
William Shatner
Preacher
Howard Da Silva
Prospector
Albert Salmi
Sheriff
Thomas Chalmers
Judge
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Martin Ritt's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Outrage is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
