Steve Antin, born in 1963, is an American actor known for his roles in cult classics of the 1980s. He made a notable appearance in Sweet Sixteen (1983), where he embodied the reckless spirit of youth in a gritty narrative. Antin also showcased his versatility in Penitentiary III (1987), playing a character that navigates the brutal world of prison life. His work in these films contributes to the exploration of themes often found in exploitation cinema, making him a relevant figure in the SassyFlix catalog.
The Accused
On April 18, 1987, at a local bar, 23-year-old waitress Sarah Tobias (Jodie Foster) is brutally gang raped by three men who are cheered and encouraged by onlookers. Based upon a lack of strong evidence, including Sarah's own checkered past and her demeanor before the rape, Deputy District Attorney Kathryn Murphy (Kelly McGillis) offers the three men a plea bargain to a lesser offense which, although having a similar sentencing range, would make them eligible for parole sooner. Enraged, Sarah feels betrayed by Murphy. Against advice of the District Attorney, Murphy prosecutes three onlookers for their solicitation in encouraging the other men to rape Sarah. At trial, Sarah is finally able to tell her story, but is unable to identify the onlookers. A conviction seems unlikely until the fraternity brother of one of the attackers testifies in a flashback as to what he recalls. With all three onlookers convicted, Sarah's attackers will likely not be paroled.
