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The Accused (1988)

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

  • Oct 14, 1988
  • 1h 51m
  • R

7.1/10

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716 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Accused is a 1988 crime and drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan. Its leading cast includes Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis and Bernie Coulson. It runs for 1 hour 51 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 51 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 716 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

The Accused - Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Jodie Foster Sarah Tobias
  • Kelly McGillis Kathryn Murphy
  • Bernie Coulson Ken Joyce
  • Leo Rossi Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
  • Ann Hearn Sally Fraser
  • Carmen Argenziano D.A. Paul Rudolph
  • Steve Antin Bob Joiner
  • Tom O'Brien Larry
  • Peter Van Norden Attorney Paulsen
  • Terry David Mulligan Lieutenant Duncan
  • Woody Brown Danny
  • Scott Paulin Attorney Wainwright
  • Kim Kondrashoff Kurt
  • Stephen E. Miller Polito
  • Tom Heaton Bartender Jesse
  • Andrew Kavadas Defendant Matt Haines
  • Tom McBeath Defendant Stu Holloway
  • Rose Weaver Nurse

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