The Accused (1988)

Director:

Jonathan Kaplan

Writer:

Tom Topor (written by)

Release Date:

14 October 1988 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

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

Plot:

A rape victim, enraged at the light sentence her attackers received on account that she was of "questionable character" goads a female prosecutor to charge the men who literally cheered the attack on.

Plot Keywords:

Revenge | Anger | Trial | Confrontation | Disturbing

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Aug. 26

2:00 PM

LIFE

Cast

Kelly McGillis	...	Kathryn Murphy
Jodie Foster	...	Sarah Tobias
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
Woody Brown	...	Danny
Scott Paulin	...	Attorney Wainwright
Kim Kondrashoff	...	Kurt
Stephen E. Miller	...	Polito
Tom Heaton	...	Bartender Jesse

Also Known As:

Appel à la justice (Canada: French title)
Reckless Endangerment (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

111 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Canada:14+ (Ontario) | Ireland:18 | Singapore:M18 | Australia:MA (TV rating) | USA:R (No. 28980) | South Korea:18 | Netherlands:12 | Argentina:18 | Australia:M (original rating) | Australia:R (re-rating) | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | West Germany:16 | Peru:18 | Canada:18A | Iceland:16

Filming Locations:

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Paramount Pictures Corporation (Canada)

Trivia:

To prepare for her role, Jodie Foster attended meetings of rape support groups and read stories of rape experiences.

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:

Cliff 'Scorpion' Albrect: [to Danny] Fourth and one, my man, stick 'em!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Hamlet (2000)

Soundtrack:

Middle Of Nowhere

Shivers, lots and lots of cold shivers

Whenever I see this film I get cold shivers up and down my spine.

It's a harrowing and very frightening movie. Had I seen it in a cinema no doubt I'd have been covering my eyes during the bar scene.... With the big screen and sound pumped up like they do in a movie theatre it would probably have scared the bejesus out of me.

Ms Jodie Foster gave a truly incredible performance as the victim in the film. I really did believe that she was the person whose role she was playing.

I'm giving this film 9 out of 10 for just being brilliant.

9/10