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The Accused

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
36K
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The Accused (1988)
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
36K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,780
8
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    • Director
      • Jonathan Kaplan
    • Writer
      • Tom Topor
    • Stars
      • Kelly McGillis
      • Jodie Foster
      • Bernie Coulson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jonathan Kaplan
    • Writer
      • Tom Topor
    • Stars
      • Kelly McGillis
      • Jodie Foster
      • Bernie Coulson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 123User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis in The Accused (1988)
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    Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis in The Accused (1988)
    Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis in The Accused (1988)
    Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis in The Accused (1988)
    Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis in The Accused (1988)

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    Kelly McGillis
    Kelly McGillis
    • Kathryn Murphy
    Jodie Foster
    Jodie Foster
    • Sarah Tobias
    Bernie Coulson
    Bernie Coulson
    • Ken Joyce
    Leo Rossi
    Leo Rossi
    • Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect
    Ann Hearn
    Ann Hearn
    • Sally Fraser
    Carmen Argenziano
    Carmen Argenziano
    • D.A. Paul Rudolph
    Steve Antin
    Steve Antin
    • Bob Joiner
    Tom O'Brien
    Tom O'Brien
    • Larry
    Peter Van Norden
    Peter Van Norden
    • Attorney Paulsen
    Terry David Mulligan
    Terry David Mulligan
    • Lieutenant Duncan
    Woody Brown
    Woody Brown
    • Danny
    Scott Paulin
    Scott Paulin
    • Attorney Wainwright
    Kim Kondrashoff
    • Kurt
    Stephen E. Miller
    Stephen E. Miller
    • Polito
    Tom Heaton
    Tom Heaton
    • Bartender Jesse
    Andrew Kavadas
    Andrew Kavadas
    • Defendant Matt Haines
    Tom McBeath
    Tom McBeath
    • Defendant Stu Holloway
    Rose Weaver
    Rose Weaver
    • Nurse
    • Director
      • Jonathan Kaplan
    • Writer
      • Tom Topor
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film is based on the experience of Cheryl Araujo, who survived a violent gang rape on March 6, 1983 at Big Dan's Tavern in New Bedford, Massachusetts by six men (four of whom were later convicted). The bar lost its liquor license the next day, and was permanently closed two days later.
    • Goofs
      When Sarah, after the rape, goes back to The Mill, her red car is first shown dry and shiny and without a rear license plate. A few seconds later, in a close-up shot, we see the same car is wet from rain drops and with the license plate 'SXY SADI' on the back.
    • Quotes

      Sarah Tobias: You don't understand how I feel! I'm standing there with my pants down and my crotch hung out for the world to see and three guys are sticking it to me, a bunch of other guys are yelling and clapping and you're standing there telling me that that's the best you can do. Well, if that's the best you could do, then your best sucks! Now, I don't know what you got for selling me out, but I sure as shit hope it was worth it!

    • Connections
      Edited into The Clock (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm Talking Love
      By Brad Fiedel & Ross Levinson
      Performed by Vanessa Anderson

    User reviews123

    Review
    Top review
    Jodie Foster Does Justice To This Role
    This 1988 Paramount release was the film that made many people take former child star Jodie Foster seriously as an adult actress. Foster won a well deserved Best Actress Academy Award for her portrayal of a woman who is raped in a bar by a group of perverted drunks while everybody else in the bar encourages it. After the ordeal, she persistently seeks full justice for what she has suffered. Kelly McGillis, who had previously appeared as Tom Cruise's main squeeze in "Top Gun" lends credibility to her role as a tough DA. This genuine thriller of a film (which was based on a true story) deserves high praise for all involved.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 1988 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Reckless Endangerment
    • Filming locations
      • 10190 River Rd, Delta, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Jaffe-Lansing
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,078,318
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,316,369
      • Oct 16, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $32,078,318
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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