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The Accused is a 1988 American legal drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by Tom Topor, loosely based on the 1983 gang rape of Cheryl Araujo in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The film stars Jodie Foster as Sarah Tobias, a young waitress who is gang raped by three men at a local bar.
The Accused: Directed by Jonathan Kaplan. With Kelly McGillis, Jodie Foster, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi. After a young woman suffers a brutal gang rape in a bar one night, a prosecutor assists in bringing the perpetrators to justice, including the ones who encouraged and cheered on the attack.
The Accused takes a powerful and thought-provoking look at human nature and individual moral consci... What are the limits of justice? Of social responsibility?
Its opening scenes deal with the immediate aftermath of the rape, as the woman (Jodie Foster) is moved through the emergency care and legal systems, where she meets professionals who are courteous and efficient, but not overly sympathetic.
Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Sherry Lansing and others reveal the epic backstory of the 1988 film that gave voice to sexual assault victims.
Before long, the wailing screams of young Sarah Tobias (Jodie Foster) are heard as she makes her way out of the bar. Apparently, she has suffered a prolonged gang rape at the hands of three men in a crowded room.
Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson, Carmen Argenziano, and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job in this movie. This true story about about a woman suing six men for rape crimes...
1988 · 1 hr 51 min. R. Drama · Crime. Based on a true story, a woman seeks justice after being brutally raped, not just against her attackers but those who witnessed the crime as well. Subtitles: English. Starring: Jodie Foster Kelly McGillis Bernie Coulson Leo Rossi Ann Hearn Carmen Argenziano Steve Antin Tom O'Brien Peter van Norden Woody Brown.
Jodie Foster gives an Oscar®-winning performance as the hard-independent Sarah Tobias, who is gang-raped in the back of a neighbourhood bar. But that is only the beginning of her ordeal assault.
The Accused. DRAMA. Jodie Foster gives an Oscar®—winning performance as the hard—independent Sarah Tobias, who is gang—raped in the back of a neighbourhood bar. But that is only the beginning of her ordeal. 17+. COMMON SENSE. Legal drama has scenes of sexual violence, strong language. 93% TOMATOMETER. Average 7.2. Reviews 27. Fresh 25. Rotten 2.