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The Accused (1988)

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

★ 7.1/10 TMDBR1h 51mCrimeDrama
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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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The Accused Cast

  • Jodie Foster

    Jodie Foster

    as Sarah Tobias

  • Kelly McGillis

    Kelly McGillis

    as Kathryn Murphy

  • Bernie Coulson

    Bernie Coulson

    as Ken Joyce

  • Leo Rossi

    Leo Rossi

    as Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect

  • Ann Hearn

    Ann Hearn

    as Sally Fraser

  • Carmen Argenziano

    Carmen Argenziano

    as D.A. Paul Rudolph

  • Steve Antin

    Steve Antin

    as Bob Joiner

  • Tom O'Brien

    Tom O'Brien

    as Larry

  • Peter Van Norden

    Peter Van Norden

    as Attorney Paulsen

  • Terry David Mulligan

    Terry David Mulligan

    as Lieutenant Duncan

  • Woody Brown

    Woody Brown

    as Danny

  • Scott Paulin

    Scott Paulin

    as Attorney Wainwright

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When was The Accused released?

The Accused came out on October 14, 1988.

Is The Accused worth watching?

The Accused holds a 7.1/10 average from 710 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.

How long is The Accused?

The Accused runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).

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