The Accused
“The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-02
Top Cast
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Jodie Foster
Sarah Tobias
Kelly McGillis
Kathryn Murphy
Bernie Coulson
Ken Joyce
Leo Rossi
Cliff 'Scorpion' 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
Woody Brown
Danny
Scott Paulin
Attorney Wainwright
Kim Kondrashoff
Kurt
Stephen E. Miller
Polito
Tom Heaton
Bartender Jesse
Andrew Kavadas
Defendant Matt Haines
Tom McBeath
Defendant Stu Holloway
Rose Weaver
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 12, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Topor
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- The Accused
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Jaffe-Lansing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Kaplan
Tom Topor
Brad Fiedel
Ralf D. Bode
Gerald B. Greenberg
Stanley R. Jaffe, Sherry Lansing
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Topor
Screenplay
Stanley R. Jaffe
Producer
Jonathan Kaplan
Director
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Richard Wilcox
Production Design
Sherry Lansing
Producer
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Kerrie Cullen
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Accused about?
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.
Who directed The Accused?
The Accused was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
Who stars in The Accused?
The principal cast of The Accused includes Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi, Ann Hearn.
When was The Accused released and how long is it?
The Accused was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Accused?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Accused was composed by Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Accused?
The Accused holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).