The Accused (1988)
10/14/1988 (US) • 1h 51m
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.
Top Billed Cast
Sarah Tobias
Kathryn Murphy
Ken Joyce
Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
Sally Fraser
D.A. Paul Rudolph
Bob Joiner
Larry
Attorney Paulsen
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
-
Revenue
-
Keywords
rape
alcohol
boston, massachusetts
clothing
based on true story
rape victim
gang rape
district attorney
injustice
peer pressure
drunkenness
shocking
courtroom drama
victim blaming
thought provoking
bar
onlooker
provocative
horrified
inflammatory
crowd mentality
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