The Accused

1988 · Movies · 1h 51m · Crime, Drama

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Satisfying closure

The villain faces justice

How it ends

The jury convicts the bystanders, bringing justice to Sarah and reinforcing Kathryn's resolve.

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Overview

Out drinking one night after a fight with her boyfriend, three men brutally rape Sarah Tobias in a bar while people watch and cheer. District Attorney Kathryn Murphy takes the case; however, she allows the rapists to receive a mild sentence. A distraught Sarah decides to seek punishment for the men who witnessed and encouraged the rape. To get justice, Sarah must take the stand and revisit the night of her attack.