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Summary

Megan Carter is a reporter duped into running an untrue story on Michael Gallagher, a suspected racketeer. He has an alibi for the time his crime was allegedly committed—but it involves an innocent party. When he tells Carter the truth and the newspaper runs it, tragedy follows, forcing Carter to face up to the responsibilities of her job when she is confronted by Gallagher.

Details

Release Date: November 19, 1981

Runtime: 116 minutes

Genres: Drama, Romance

Rating: ⭐ 6.6/10 (244 votes)

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Cast

  • Sally Field

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    Megan Carter

  • Paul Newman

    Paul Newman

    Michael Colin Gallagher

  • Bob Balaban

    Bob Balaban

    Elliott Rosen

  • Melinda Dillon

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    Teresa Perrone

  • Luther Adler

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    Santos Malderone

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    Robert Waddell

  • Josef Sommer

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    McAdam

  • John Harkins

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    Davidek

  • Don Hood

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    James A. Quinn

  • Wilford Brimley

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    James J. Wells

  • Barbara Keegan

    Barbara Keegan

    News Staff

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    Shawn McAllister

    Hood

  • William Kerwin

    William Kerwin

    Walker

  • John DiSanti

    John DiSanti

    Longshoreman

  • Jody Wilson

    Jody Wilson

    Raggedy Lady

  • Ted Bartsch

    Ted Bartsch

    Beverage Manager

  • Richard O'Barry

    Richard O'Barry

    Driver

  • Jeff Gillen

    Jeff Gillen

    Reporter