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The Accused 1988

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

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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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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Crime #Drama

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The Accused is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, Jaffe-Lansing. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A rape survivor fights the system to hold her attackers and their enablers accountable.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores the legal battle over sexual assault
  • focuses on a determined survivor's quest for justice
Keep in mind
  • 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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