The Assault

"It was the night she can't remember, but the town will never forget."

2014 1h 30m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 83

MysteryCrimeDramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice. Based on the true story of the Steubenville, Ohio rape case.

“It was the night she can't remember, but the town will never forget.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Makenzie Vega
Sam Gleason
Khandi Alexander
Detective Jodi Miller
Gary Weeks
Dan Gleason
Malik Yoba
Coach Tim Miller
Pierson Fodé
Reed
Amy Bruckner
Frankie
Michael Cognata
Jordan
Andria Blackman
Anne

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jason Winn
Writers: Jennifer Maisel
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jason Winn, shot by Brian Crane. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mj Mynarski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor John Stimpson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Makenzie Vega and Khandi Alexander and Gary Weeks carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "It was the night she can't remember, but the town will never forget.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3660850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jason Winn directs. Brian Crane behind the camera. Mj Mynarski scores. John Stimpson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 12 years ago.
3Directed by Jason Winn, shot by Brian Crane. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mj Mynarski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor John Stimpson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Makenzie Vega and Khandi Alexander and Gary Weeks carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "It was the night she can't remember, but the town will never forget.".
8IMDB entry: tt3660850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 83 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Brian Crane
Original score: Mj Mynarski
Editing: John Stimpson
Production design: Cristina Bauer
Makeup / hair: Adina Sullivan
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.78:1 (16:9)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: The Assault (2014)

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What people are saying

Wuchak2023-04-24
★ 6/10
Are prized players in a football town above the law? A cheerleader at a high school in Eastern America reports that she was raped while partying with some football players at the school. Was it a case of kids just being kids while drinking or was a crime committed? And, if so, can it be proven? "The Assault” (2014) is a Lifetime production inspired by The Steubenville High School rape of 2012 by the Ohio River in eastern Ohio. It mixes "Are You in the House Alone?" (1978) with the theme of football players taking advantage of cheerleaders observed in "The Swinging Cheerleaders" (1974), which is a worthwhile ‘B’ flick despite the exploitive title. The milieu is the same as “The Rage: Carrie 2” (1999), just minus the telekinesis. The horror here is more mundane, which makes it more horrifying in a way. Remember, this was based on a real-life story. The ‘Stockman’ sequence needed the kinks worked out and there are some contrivances, which compels me to detract points. But, otherwise, this is a well-done high school drama on a TV budget. The film runs 1 hour, 33 minutes, and was shot in Worcester, Massachusetts, which is a half-hour drive west of Boston. The school is actually Clinton High School in Clinton, which is 10 miles NE of Worcester. There are several nice aerial shots of the area. GRADE: B-/C+

Production companies

Who made it

Lifetime
US
MarVista Entertainment
US

Key crew

Executive ProducerSharon Bordas
EditorJohn Stimpson
ProducerAndrea Ajemian
Executive ProducerFernando Szew
Production DesignCristina Bauer
Co-Executive ProducerHannah Pillemer
Makeup Department HeadAdina Sullivan
Costume DesignerAlanna Keenan

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

based on true story

Release history · US

When it landed

TV2014-09-20NR· Lifetime

Also known as

International titles

The Case Against SamUS
Buscando un testigoES
Il caso SamIT
Ma parole contre la leurFR
Nenhum lugar para se esconderBR
Nenhum lugar para se esconder: a história de Rehtaeh ParsonsBR

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