stefan Miklos (Login stefanmiklos) from IP address 81.65.221.29
I'm currently reading "The ABC Movie of the Week Companion" and I'm impressed by the list of television films for each season.
For season 5 (1973-1974), I stumbled into "Outrage" whose story looked interesting.
"The Plot of 1974's 'Death Wish' was given a dry run here (though nothing as nasty as events in the film transpires here).
Robert Culp takes on a gang who've come to cause trouble in his wealthy suburb. Mark Lenard supports."
--page 72
Outrage is a fairly decent movie although the plot leaves little room for complexity, and one is not surprised by what Culp is forced to do at the end. Culp's role as a homeowner tormented by juvenile delinquents is mostly established as a series of increasingly obnoxious "outrages" perpetuated by said delinquents until, bereft of official help, Culp personally decides to end this long-term problem.
So, if you wish to see our handsome man doing his usual superb acting in a movie which has little character growth, per se, or plot intricacies, then this is your TV Movie of the Week!