Sworn to Vengeance - DVD

Vengeance [DVD]

Vic Barron (Mark Stevens), a former San Francisco detective is released from prison after three years for crimes he didn't commit. His wife and child were blown up in a car bomb meant for him, leaving him physically and emotionally scarred for life... he was framed as a dirty cop and lost his job... now he's out crying vengeance against all those responsible. After run-ins with his old partner, Lt. Pat Ryan (Don Haggerty) and mafia strong-arm, the psychotic Roxie Davis (Skip Homeier), the killer's trail leads him to the isolated and picturesque city of Ketchikan, Alaska, where he meets tavern owner Peggy Harding (Martha Hyer), who's fascinated by the soft-spoken, but volcanic Vic. Stylishly directed by the film's star Mark Stevens (Time Table).

Director/co-writer Ida Lupino's noirish drama was among the earliest post-Code films to focus on the subject of sexual assault. After being brutally raped, recently engaged Ann Walton (Mala Powers) leaves everything behind and tries to start a new life in another town. But the horror of Ann's attack haunts her when a man tries to kiss her, and she winds up on trial when she defends herself. With Tod Andrews, Robert Clarke, Raymond Bond. 75 min. Standard; Soundtrack English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles English; audio commentary.