The Accused 1988

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 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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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
• Tom O'Brien Larry
• Peter Van Norden Attorney Paulsen
• Terry David Mulligan Lieutenant Duncan

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