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The Accused

R19881h 51mJonathan Kaplan
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 65

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"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.

CrimeDrama
RapeAlcoholBoston, MassachusettsClothingBased On True StoryRape VictimGang RapeDistrict AttorneyInjusticePeer Pressure

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What is The Accused (1988) 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…

Who stars in The Accused?

The Accused stars Jodie Foster (Sarah Tobias), Kelly McGillis (Kathryn Murphy), Bernie Coulson (Ken Joyce), Leo Rossi (Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect), Ann Hearn (Sally Fraser). The film was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.

How long is The Accused?

The Accused has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is The Accused worth watching?

The Accused holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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