The Accused

The Accused

1988 · 111 min · EN · R · 7.1 (681 votes)
Dir. Jonathan Kaplan · Starring Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi, Ann Hearn, Carmen Argenziano · Music Brad Fiedel

The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.

CrimeDrama

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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This film is a visceral, unflinching journey through profound injustice and the arduous fight for accountability. It feels raw and emotionally draining, yet ultimately empowering in its portrayal of a survivor's defiant resilience. The atmosphere is heavy, punctuated by moments of searing anger and quiet strength, leaving a lasting, thought-provoking impact.

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