Cast and Crew of Extremities

Extremities

"Extremities" is a tense thriller about a woman who narrowly escapes an attempted rape and finds herself confronting her attacker in a high-stakes battle within her own home. When the police are unable to act without concrete evidence, she takes matters into her own hands by capturing the assailant, leading to a suspenseful dilemma over justice and survival.

Trivia:
1. The film is based on a critically acclaimed 1982 Off-Broadway play written by William Mastrosimone, which also starred Farrah Fawcett, flipping her image by tackling dark, intense subject matter.
2. Farrah Fawcett's performance in "Extremities" was widely praised for its raw intensity, marking a departure from her previous roles in lighter fare, showcasing her dramatic range.
3. Director Robert M. Young aimed for a realistic and gritty portrayal of the psychological complexity surrounding assault and victim empowerment, choosing tight, confined settings to amplify the claustrophobic tension.

Main Cast of Extremities

Farrah Fawcett as Marjorie

Farrah Fawcett

Marjorie
James Russo as Joe

James Russo

Joe

Crew of Extremities

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