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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.
Kelly Ann McGillis [1] (born July 9, 1957) [2] [3] is an American actress. She is known for her film roles such as Rachel Lapp in Witness (1985), for which she received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations; Charlie in Top Gun (1986); Made in Heaven (1987); The House on Carroll Street (1988); and as Katheryn Murphy in The Accused (1988). [4]
Kelly McGillis is an American actress. She has appeared in several films since the 1980s including: her role as Rachel Lapp in Witness (1985) with Harrison Ford, for which she received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations, the role of Charlie in the Top Gun (1986) with Tom Cruise, and the role of attorney Kathryn Murphy in The Accused (1988).
In 1986, Kelly McGillis got Tom Cruise's heart racing in "Top Gun" -- and audiences fell for her just as fast. A classic blonde bombshell, McGillis was known for her thick, wavy hair and sultry smirk.
Kelly McGillis in Top Gun (L) and at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival (R). (Paramount/Getty Images) (Paramount/Getty Images) As Maverick’s formidable instructor and love interest, Charlie was Top ...
McGillis, now 64, has acted sparsely over the past two decades, with recent credits only including the television movies An Uncommon Grace (2017) and Maternal Secrets (2018).
The feature film drama The Accused (1988) was inspired by this case. It starred Jodie Foster, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as the woman attacked, and Kelly McGillis as an assistant district attorney prosecuting the case. During interviews related to the film, McGillis acknowledged that she had also survived an ...
Top Gun: Maverick is a high-flying sequel that fans and newcomers alike can enjoy for its powerful performances and incredible aviation set pieces. However, fans of the original might be slightly ...