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Director:
Writer:
Tom Topor (written by)
Release Date:
14 October 1988 (USA)
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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. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 4 wins
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3 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(19 articles)
Birthday Suits
(From FilmExperience. 25 November 2009, 6:05 AM, PST)
2010 Best Actress Contenders: is there anyone who actually deserves an Oscar this year?
(From Hitfix. 16 October 2009, 12:36 AM, PDT)
(From FilmExperience. 25 November 2009, 6:05 AM, PST)
2010 Best Actress Contenders: is there anyone who actually deserves an Oscar this year?
(From Hitfix. 16 October 2009, 12:36 AM, PDT)
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This movie is about more than rape
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 |
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Runtime:
111 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Singapore:M18 |
Canada:14+ (Ontario) |
USA:R (No. 28980) |
South Korea:18 |
Netherlands:12 |
Ireland:18 |
Argentina:18 |
Australia:M |
Australia:R (DVD rating) |
Chile:18 |
Finland:K-16 |
France:-12 |
Norway:15 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
West Germany:16 |
Peru:18 |
Canada:18A |
Iceland:16
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Trivia:
Brian De Palma was originally assigned to direct the movie.
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Goofs:
Continuity: Kelly McGillis's Character is credited as "Kathryn Murphy", but after Sarah walks out of her office and the door is shut, we can see a sign on the office door with the name "Katheryn Murphy"
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Quotes:
Kathryn Murphy:
This is what the jury is going to see. And they are going to see the girl too and you can't tell it from these. But she's tiny. She's the most defenceless looking thing you you ever saw.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "My Name Is Earl: Guess Who's Coming Out of Joy (#2.18)" (2007)
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Soundtrack:
Always
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This movie is about more than rape. It's about societal views of rape and the objectification of the female in a patriarchal society. The actual courtroom drama portion is not prosecuting the rapists, but the men who cheered on and encouraged the gang rape of a woman in a public place. As you watch the movie, look at the image of the woman on the pinball machine; look at the friend who turned away; the boyfriend who expects the victim to "get over it;" the lawyer who thinks it's OK to cut a deal that removes a rape charge in order to get the rapists behind bars, without thought for the life of the victim afterward. Society is on trial here.