The Accused is a 1949 American drama film starring Loretta Young, Robert Cummings and Wendell Corey. It was directed by William Dieterle, produced by Hal Wallis and written by Ketti Frings, based on Be Still, My Love, a 1947 novel written by June Truesdell.

Plot

Wilma Tuttle is a college professor who unintentionally arouses the sexual interest of her student Bill. When Perry takes Wilma to a seaside cliff, he tries to force himself upon her. In Wilma's desperate attempt to repel Bill, she strikes him repeatedly with a piece of metal, causing his death. She hitches a ride home and opts to conceal her involvement in the crime, fearing that no one will believe her.