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The Accused
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The Accused

Fri, Oct 14, 1988
  • Crime
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 14, 1988
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Feb 17, 1989
CA
  • PhysicalWed, Oct 12, 2016DVD
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Mar 9, 1989
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Feb 22, 1989
DE
  • In CinemasMon, Feb 13, 1989Berlin International Film Festival
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Feb 18, 1989
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • 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
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