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The Accused

The Accused

The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.

19887.11h 51m

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.

Directed by Jonathan Kaplan
Written by Tom Topor
Produced by Stanley R. Jaffe, Sherry Lansing
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Top Cast

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Sarah Tobias

Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis

Kathryn Murphy

Bernie Coulson

Bernie Coulson

Ken Joyce

Leo Rossi

Leo Rossi

Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect

Ann Hearn

Ann Hearn

Sally Fraser

Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

D.A. Paul Rudolph

Steve Antin

Steve Antin

Bob Joiner

Tom O'Brien

Tom O'Brien

Larry

Peter Van Norden

Peter Van Norden

Attorney Paulsen

Terry David Mulligan

Terry David Mulligan

Lieutenant Duncan

Themes & Keywords

rapealcoholboston, massachusettsclothingbased on true storyrape victimgang rapedistrict attorneyinjusticepeer pressuredrunkennessshockingcourtroom dramavictim blamingthought provokingbaronlookerprovocativehorrifiedinflammatorycrowd mentality

About The Accused

The Accused is a crime, drama film released in 1988 exploring themes of rape, alcohol, boston, massachusetts, clothing, based on true story, rape victim. Directed by Jonathan Kaplan, it stars Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson. 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.

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