Born in 1948 in Canada, Linda Darlow has made her mark in the world of film and voice acting. In The Accused (1988), she plays a crucial role that adds depth to the narrative surrounding justice and the complexities of morality. Darlow's work reflects the gritty realism often found in cult cinema, making her contributions significant in the exploration of societal themes within the genre. Her performances resonate with audiences who appreciate the raw intensity of exploitation and drama.
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.
