The Case of Patty Smith (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film
Released in 1962, The Case of Patty Smith is a drama film directed by Leo A. Handel, running about 93 minutes. “Should abortion be legalized?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Poor pretty Patty. An "average American girl," she goes on a quiet date with her boyfriend and ends up getting raped by three psychotic thugs. Too embarrassed to report it to the police and advised by her boyfriend to "forget the whole thing".
Who’s in it. The Case of Patty Smith stars Merry Anders as Mary, J. Edward McKinley as Dr. Miller, Dani Lynn as Patty and Joe Conley as Johnny, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Case of Patty Smith page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Case of Patty Smith tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Case of Patty Smith (1962)?
- In US, The Case of Patty Smith is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Case of Patty Smith?
- The Case of Patty Smith stars Merry Anders, J. Edward McKinley, Dani Lynn, Joe Conley and David McMahon.
- When was The Case of Patty Smith released?
- The Case of Patty Smith was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.