The Accused(1988)
“The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.”
Overview
Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watch and cheer. District Attorney Kathryn Murphy takes the case; however, she allows the rapists to receive a mild sentence. A distraught Sarah decides to seek punishment for the men who witnessed and encouraged the rape. To get justice, Sarah must take the stand and revisit the night of her attack.
Director
Jonathan Kaplan
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Jodie Foster
as Sarah Tobias
Kelly McGillis
as Kathryn Murphy
Bernie Coulson
as Ken Joyce
Leo Rossi
as Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
Ann Hearn
as Sally Fraser
Carmen Argenziano
as D.A. Paul Rudolph
Steve Antin
as Bob Joiner
Tom O'Brien
as Larry
Peter Van Norden
as Attorney Paulsen
Terry David Mulligan
as Lieutenant Duncan
Woody Brown
as Danny
Scott Paulin
as Attorney Wainwright
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Jaffe-Lansing
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Where can I watch The Accused?▼
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What is The Accused about?▼
Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watch and cheer. District Attorney Kathryn Murphy takes the case; however, she allows the rapists to receive a mild sentence. A distraught Sarah decides to seek punishment for the men who witnessed and encouraged the rape. To get justice, Sarah must take the stand and revisit the night of her attack.
Who directed The Accused?▼
The Accused was directed by Jonathan Kaplan and released in 1988. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is The Accused?▼
The Accused has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in The Accused?▼
The cast of The Accused includes Jodie Foster as Sarah Tobias, Kelly McGillis as Kathryn Murphy, Bernie Coulson as Ken Joyce, Leo Rossi as Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect, Ann Hearn as Sally Fraser and more.
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