The Accused (1988)

The Accused (1988)

The first scream was for help. The second is for justice. 1988-10-14 Canada, United States of America 111 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Jodie Foster is Sarah Tobias
Sarah Tobias
Kelly McGillis is Kathryn Murphy
Kathryn Murphy
Bernie Coulson is Ken Joyce
Leo Rossi is Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
Ann Hearn is Sally Fraser
Sally Fraser
Carmen Argenziano is D.A. Paul Rudolph
D.A. Paul Rudolph
Steve Antin is Bob Joiner
Bob Joiner
Peter Van Norden is Attorney Paulsen
Attorney Paulsen
Terry David Mulligan is Lieutenant Duncan
Lieutenant Duncan
Scott Paulin is Attorney Wainwright
Attorney Wainwright