The Accused
“Everything points to... the Accused!”
Synopsis
When college student Bill Perry grows inappropriately fond of psychology professor Wilma Tuttle and tries to rape her, her self-defense inadvertently kills him. Wilma then moves Bill's corpse to a nearby beach and makes his death look like the result of a cliff diving accident. But her guilt over the incident builds, and Lt. Ted Dorgan begins to suspect that Wilma knows more than she's letting on.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Accused (1949) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Loretta Young
Dr. Wilma Tuttle
Robert Cummings
Warren Ford
Wendell Corey
Lieut. Ted Dorgan
Sam Jaffe
Dr. Romley
Douglas Dick
Bill Perry
Suzanne Dalbert
Susan Duval
Sara Allgood
Mrs. Conner
Mickey Knox
Jack Hunter
George Spaulding
Dean Rhodes
Francis Pierlot
Dr. Vinson
Ann Doran
Miss Rice
Carole Mathews
Waitress
Billy Mauch
Harry Brice
Eric Alden
Detective (uncredited)
John Bishop
Detective (uncredited)
Gladys Blake
Boxing Fan (uncredited)
Douglas Carter
Detective (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Ketti Frings
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Accused
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Ketti Frings, June Truesdell
Victor Young
Milton Krasner
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Ketti Frings
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Accused.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Accused.
ALLL MOVIESSS
Movies - Live Action
MovieLens[30K:40K]
list0
Classic Movies Collection
Copy of TMDB public list 8294149 - Classic Movies Collection
Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
Similar Titles to The Accused
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.7
6.9
6.7
7.1
6.9
7.2
8.0
7.6
8.1
5.8
6.3
10.0
7.4
7.2
5.7
7.2
7.1
4.8
5.3
7.0
More Like The Accused
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Accused
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Accused about?
When college student Bill Perry grows inappropriately fond of psychology professor Wilma Tuttle and tries to rape her, her self-defense inadvertently kills him. Wilma then moves Bill's corpse to a nearby beach and makes his death look like the result of a cliff diving accident. But her guilt over the incident builds, and Lt. Ted Dorgan begins to suspect that Wilma knows more than she's letting on.
Who directed The Accused?
The Accused was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in The Accused?
The principal cast of The Accused includes Loretta Young, Robert Cummings, Wendell Corey, Sam Jaffe, Douglas Dick.
When was The Accused released and how long is it?
The Accused was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Accused?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Accused was composed by Victor Young.
Is The Accused based on a book or true story?
The Accused is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "June Truesdell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Accused?
The Accused holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).