DVD 119 mins IMDB 7.0
R
The Accused
Paramount Pictures (1988)
In Collection
#237

Seen It:
Yes
Drama, Thriller, Crime
USA  /  English

Kelly McGillis Kathryn Murphy
Jodie Foster Sarah Tobias
Bernie Coulson Ken Joyce
Leo Rossi Cliff Albrect
Ann Hearn Sally Fraser
Carmen Argenziano D.A. Paul Rudolph
Steve Antin Bob Joiner
Tom O'Brien Larry
Peter Van Norden Attorney Paulsen
Terry David Mulligan Lieutenant Duncan
Leo Rossi (II)

Director Jonathan Kaplan
Producer Sherry Lansing; Stanley R. Jaffe
Writer Tom Topor
Cinematography Ralf D. Bode
Musician Brad Fiedel

A gritty, flirty, party-girl named Sarah Tobias (Jodie Foster) is brutally raped at a bar one night by three men. Although intoxicated and under the influence of drugs, she is able to identify her assailants to the police. Not wanting to be bothered with a weak case, the district attorney Kathryn Murphy (Kelly McGillis) plea-bargains the case away and Sarah's attackers receive light sentences on account of Sarah's promiscuous past and questionable character. Enraged at this outcome, Sarah convinces the district attorney to continue the fight for justice by prosecuting those in the bar who cheered on the rapists and did not come to Sarah's help. But the prosecutor has her work cut out. In order to get justice for Sarah, can she convince a jury that no matter the circumstances or the past history of Sarah, that the men are guilty? And in the process, can Kathryn's social conscience be re-awakened?

Edition Details
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio 1.78:1
Subtitles Arabic
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1