The Accused

Name: The Accused
Director: Jonathan Kaplan
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1988
Duration: 1 h 51 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi, Ann Hearn

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

19881h 51m7.1(692 votes)

CrimeDrama

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…

The Accused (1988) is a crime and drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan. It stars Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, and Bernie Coulson. The film runs for 1 hour 51 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 692 votes.

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Director

Jonathan Kaplan

Cast

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Accused

Where can I watch The Accused?

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Who stars in The Accused?

The Accused stars Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson, and Leo Rossi, and was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.

How long is The Accused?

The Accused has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes.

When did The Accused come out?

The Accused was released in 1988.

What genre is The Accused?

The Accused is a crime and drama film.

Is The Accused worth watching?

The Accused holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.