The Accused (1988)
The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.
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
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: October 14, 1988
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
Screenplay
- Tom Topor (Screenplay)
Music: Brad Fiedel
Cinematography: Ralf D. Bode
Editing: Gerald B. Greenberg
Production: Paramount Pictures, Jaffe-Lansing
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
rape, alcohol, boston, massachusetts, clothing, based on true story, rape victim, gang rape, district attorney, injustice, peer pressure, drunkenness, shocking, courtroom drama, victim blaming, thought provoking
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Accused?
- The Accused stars Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi, Ann Hearn, Carmen Argenziano.
- How long is The Accused?
- The Accused has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Accused?
- The Accused is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Accused produced?
- The Accused was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Accused?
- The themes of The Accused include: Courtroom Drama.