The Accused 1988

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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.

Jodie Foster

as Sarah Tobias

Kelly McGillis

as Kathryn Murphy

Bernie Coulson

as Ken Joyce

Leo Rossi

as Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect

Ann Hearn

as Sally Fraser

Carmen Argenziano

as D.A. Paul Rudolph

Steve Antin

as Bob Joiner

Tom O'Brien

as Larry

Peter Van Norden

as Attorney Paulsen

Terry David Mulligan

as Lieutenant Duncan

Director:

Jonathan Kaplan

Writer:

Tom Topor

Genres:

Crime,Drama

Release Date:

1988 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

111 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Accused

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Jodie Foster

as Sarah Tobias

Kelly McGillis

as Kathryn Murphy

Bernie Coulson

as Ken Joyce

Leo Rossi

as Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect

Ann Hearn

as Sally Fraser

Carmen Argenziano

as D.A. Paul Rudolph

Steve Antin

as Bob Joiner

Tom O'Brien

as Larry

Peter Van Norden

as Attorney Paulsen

Terry David Mulligan

as Lieutenant Duncan

Woody Brown

as Danny

Scott Paulin

as Attorney Wainwright

Kim Kondrashoff

as Kurt

Stephen E. Miller

as Polito

Tom Heaton

as Bartender Jesse

Andrew Kavadas

as Defendant Matt Haines

Tom McBeath

as Defendant Stu Holloway

Rose Weaver

as Nurse

Linda Darlow

as Rape Center Woman

Veena Sood

as Woman Orderly

Allan Lysell

as Assistant D.A. Massi

Antony Holland

as Plea Bargain Lawyer

Kevin McNulty

as Plea Bargain Lawyer

Jerry Wasserman

as Plea Bargain Lawyer

Barney O'Sullivan

as Trial Judge

Christianne Hirt

as Angela

Frances Flanagan

as Mrs. Albrect

Marsha Andrews

as TV Commentator

Mike Winlaw

as TV Commentator

Pamela Martin

as TV Commentator

Walter Marsh

as Bail Hearing Judge

Deryl Hayes

as Court Officer

E. Andrea Klann

as Court Reporter

Bryan Johnson

as Bailiff

Dana Still

as Jury Foreman

Denalda Williams

as Sarah's Mother on Phone (voice)

Babs Chula

as Woman Lawyer

Peter Bibby

as Dinner Party Date

Rebecca Toolan

as 911 Operator

Stephen Dimopoulos

as Complaining Customer

Laurie O'Byrne

as Complaining Customer

Freda Perry

as Receptionist

John H. Cox

as Policeman

Jim Bedard

as Second Bartender

Kirsten Keane

as Sally's Daughter

David Sheridan

as Sally's Son

Garry Chalk

as Courthouse Reporter

Garwin Sanford

as Courthouse Reporter

Gloria Lee

as Courthouse Reporter

Stephen Brent Lambert

as Courthouse Reporter

Matt LaFleur

as Courthouse Reporter

Michèle Goodger

as Courthouse Reporter

Scott Walden

as Record Store Clerk

Jim Browning

as Second Bailiff (uncredited)

David Paul Hewitt White

as Hockey Fan (uncredited)

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