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The Accused is a 1988 American legal drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by Tom Topor, loosely based on the 1983 gang rape of Cheryl Araujo in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Starring Jodie Foster , Kelly McGillis , Bernie Coulson , Leo Rossi , Ann Hearn , Carmen Argenziano , Steve Antin , and Tom O'Brien , the film follows Sarah ...
- $13 million
- Brad Fiedel
- October 14, 1988 (United States)
Oct 14, 1988 · The Accused: Directed by Jonathan Kaplan. With Kelly McGillis, Jodie Foster, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi. After a young woman suffers a brutal gang rape in a bar one night, a prosecutor assists in bringing the perpetrators to justice, including the ones who encouraged and cheered on the attack.
- (39K)
- Crime, Drama
- Jonathan Kaplan
- 1988-10-14
The Accused. Jump to Edit. Summaries. After a young woman suffers a brutal gang rape in a bar one night, a prosecutor assists in bringing the perpetrators to justice, including the ones who encouraged and cheered on the attack. Sarah Tobias goes to her local bar and is gang-raped by three men.
Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, Sarah Tobias (Jodie Foster) is brutally raped by three men in a bar while people watch and cheer. District Attorney Kathryn Murphy (Kelly...
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- Jonathan Kaplan
- R
- Kelly Mcgillis
Dec 5, 2016 · ‘The Accused’ Oral History: A Brutal Rape Scene, Traumatized Actors and Producers’ Fights to Make the Movie. Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Sherry Lansing and others reveal the epic backstory of...
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A movie about a rape victim who is a suspect in her own case, and a lawyer who defends her. The film explores the themes of rape, justice, and bystanders in a society that often blames the victim. Roger Ebert gives the film a high rating and praises its performances and message.
