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. With the help of District Attorney Katheryn Murphy, she sets out to prosecute the rapists as well as the men who helped induce the assault. It also features performances from Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi, Ann Hearn, Carmen Argenziano, Steve Antin, and Tom O'Brien. Principal photography began in Vancouver on April 27, 1987, and concluded on June 22.
The Accused (1988)
Directed by Jonathan Kaplan
Genres - Crime, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Courtroom, Legal Drama, Trial Film |
Release Date - Oct 14, 1988 |
Run Time - 111 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Movie Info
Budget
$13,000,000
Box Office
$32,078,318
Themes
Tags
Academy Award, Bar, Courtroom Drama, Dark, Lawyer, Rape, True Stories
Attributes
Filming Location: Vancouver
Narrative Location: Washington
Narrative Location: Washington
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