IMDb 5.6 1976 HD

It Could Happen to You

It Could Happen to You

1976
Documentary
78 min NR USA
1 / 10
5.6 IMDB

An educational film about the perils associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The drama is interspersed with scenes of a medical adviser directly addressing the camera giving advice…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Stanley A. Long
Starring
Eric Deacon / Victoria Williams / Martin Skinner / Robert Cotton / Nicholas Young / Peter Vaughan-Clarke / Rula Lenska / Richard Mathews

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

educational cautionary direct informative dated serious earnest stark relevant pragmatic

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The intention behind 'It Could Happen to You' is undoubtedly to educate and warn, a mission it pursues with relentless directness. The dramatic elements, featuring performances from the cast including Nicholas Young, serve as cautionary tales about STDs.…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'It Could Happen to You' is a fascinating artifact of public health filmmaking from the mid-seventies. Its educational mandate is undeniable, using a dramatic framework featuring Eric Deacon and Victoria Williams to illustrate the very real dangers of…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 24, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches 'It Could Happen to You' with an expectation of earnestness, and it certainly delivers on that front. The film’s attempt to dramatise the perils of STDs is commendable, with actors like Eric Deacon and Victoria Williams…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This 1976 production, 'It Could Happen to You,' presents a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to the critical issue of STDs. The film’s strength lies in its dual narrative structure: a dramatic exploration of potential consequences interwoven with direct, informative…

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Eleanor Vance
May 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

A film with a noble, if somewhat heavy-handed, intention. 'It Could Happen to You' tackles the serious subject of sexually transmitted diseases with a blend of dramatic narrative and direct educational interludes. While the performances by Eric Deacon…

FAQs

For film historians and researchers, 'It Could Happen to You' offers a valuable case study in public health cinema. Its approach, blending drama with direct educational commentary, provides insight into the methods used to disseminate health information during its production period. Examining the film can reveal shifts in societal attitudes, medical communication strategies, and the evolving role of film in public awareness campaigns regarding sensitive health issues.