The Accused 1988
“The first scream was for help. The second is for justice.”
What is The Accused?
The Accused is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 111 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 14, 1988
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Jaffe-Lansing
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
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Overview
The Accused is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, Jaffe-Lansing. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A rape survivor fights the system to hold her attackers and their enablers accountable.”
- explores the legal battle over sexual assault
- focuses on a determined survivor's quest for justice
- graphic depiction of rape may be distressing
Watch it if you appreciate courtroom dramas that confront sexual assault and its legal repercussions.
The film is rated R and contains graphic sexual violence and intense courtroom scenes, intended for mature viewers.
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What crime is central to the film?
The story centers on the brutal rape of Sarah Tobias in a bar.
Who represents the prosecution?
District Attorney Kathryn Murphy leads the case against the rapists.
What motivates Sarah to go to trial?
She seeks punishment for the men who witnessed and encouraged the assault.
When was The Accused released?
It was released in the United States on October 14, 1988.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie carries an R rating for mature content.
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