A Complaint of Rape (1982)

A Complaint of Rape made news around the world and inspired then British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, to question the procedure as well as the attitude of those involved. The woman was asked deeply inappropriate personal questions about her sex life, menstruation and her mental health. The officers dismissed her claims and told her directly that they didn’t believe her. The film instigated a public outcry and as Graef noted on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row in 2014, the ‘film came after three very controversial rape cases the week before and the police quietly changed the way they handled rape.’

Director: Charles Stewart
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date:
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Complaint of Rape about?
A Complaint of Rape made news around the world and inspired then British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, to question the procedure as well as the attitude of those involved. The woman was asked deeply inappropriate personal questions about her sex life, menstruation and her mental health. The officers dismissed her claims and told her directly that they didn’t believe her. The film instigated a public outcry and as Graef noted on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row in 2014, the ‘film came after three very controversial rape cases the week before and the police quietly changed the way they handled rape.’
Who directed A Complaint of Rape?
A Complaint of Rape was directed by Charles Stewart.
How long is A Complaint of Rape?
A Complaint of Rape has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is A Complaint of Rape?
A Complaint of Rape is a Documentary film.
Where was A Complaint of Rape produced?
A Complaint of Rape was produced in United Kingdom.