It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy

Nov 19, 1974

1h 14m

★ 1.0

Overview

When Harry Walters runs out of gas, he gets picked up by a beautiful young woman. But when she pulls a gun on him and orders him to take his clothes off, Harry puts up no resistance and is sexually assaulted. He reports the incident to the authorities, but they either don't believe him, or, if they do, can't understand why he would consider it a crime - a reaction he also gets from his friends and family.

Genres

Comedy

TV Movie

Production Companies

The Jozak Company

ABC

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Cast

Harry Walters

Paul Sorvino

Janet Walters

Michael Learned

Ed Huxley

Bob Dishy

Ken Walters

Adam Arkin

Sgt. Riggs

Eddie Barth

Stu Dotney

Roger Bowen

Wanda Olivia Wellman

JoAnna Cameron

Judge A.J. White

Barbara Cason

Sgt. Rose Templeton

Elaine Shore

Warren Morgan

G. Wood

Alan Ronston

Graham Jarvis

Mrs. Carter

Sandra Deel

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