The Accused
The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Actress (1989) and the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Vancouver
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Setting
Set in Washington
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Music
Music by Brad Fiedel
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ralf D. Bode
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Tom ToporScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 14, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Jodie FosterSarah Tobias
Kelly McGillisKathryn Murphy
Bernie CoulsonKen Joyce
Leo RossiCliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
Ann HearnSally Fraser
Carmen ArgenzianoD.A. Paul Rudolph
Steve AntinBob Joiner
Tom O'BrienLarry
Peter Van NordenAttorney Paulsen
Terry David MulliganLieutenant Duncan
Woody BrownDanny
Scott PaulinAttorney Wainwright
Kim KondrashoffKurt
Stephen E. MillerPolito
Tom HeatonBartender Jesse
Andrew KavadasDefendant Matt Haines
Tom McBeathDefendant Stu Holloway
Rose WeaverNurse
Linda DarlowRape Center Woman
Veena SoodWoman Orderly
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