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The Accused
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The Accused

1988-10-14 · 111 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Drama

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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Directors
Jonathan Kaplan
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Jaffe-Lansing
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jodie FosterJodie FosterSarah Tobias
Kelly McGillisKelly McGillisKathryn Murphy
Bernie CoulsonBernie CoulsonKen Joyce
Leo RossiLeo RossiCliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
Ann HearnAnn HearnSally Fraser
Carmen ArgenzianoCarmen ArgenzianoD.A. Paul Rudolph
Steve AntinSteve AntinBob Joiner
Tom O'BrienTom O'BrienLarry
Peter Van NordenPeter Van NordenAttorney Paulsen
Terry David MulliganTerry David MulliganLieutenant Duncan
Woody BrownWoody BrownDanny
Scott PaulinScott PaulinAttorney Wainwright
Kim KondrashoffKim KondrashoffKurt
Stephen E. MillerStephen E. MillerPolito
Tom HeatonTom HeatonBartender Jesse
Andrew KavadasAndrew KavadasDefendant Matt Haines
Tom McBeathTom McBeathDefendant Stu Holloway
Rose WeaverRose WeaverNurse
Linda DarlowLinda DarlowRape Center Woman
Veena SoodVeena SoodWoman Orderly

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