Plot
1988 film by Jonathan Kaplan
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Why Watch This
Jonathan Kaplan’s “The Accused” delivers a raw, courtroom‑driven look at a survivor’s fight for justice, anchored by a searing performance that still resonates today. Its unflinching examination of victim‑blaming and legal inertia makes it a landmark in the trial‑film genre.
Best For
True‑crime enthusiasts, Feminist film fans, Legal drama lovers, 80s cinema buffs, Social‑justice advocates
The CinePearl Take
Jodie Foster (though not listed in the brief cast) commands every frame with a blend of vulnerability and steely resolve, turning Sarah Tobias into a rallying point for change. Kaplan’s direction keeps the pacing taut, letting the courtroom’s procedural grind heighten the emotional stakes. The film’s willingness to confront uncomfortable truths about societal attitudes toward sexual assault makes it as relevant now as it was in 1988.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Cast
- Steve Antin, Scott Paulin, John H. Cox, Tom McBeath, Terry David Mulligan
- Writer
- Tom Topor
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