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In America, can a man be guilty until proven innocent? Suppose you picked up this morning's newspaper and your life was a front page headline... and everything they said was accurate but not true. This is the dilemma that must be faced in this timely drama about the incredible power of the press. Michael Gallagher (played by Paul Newman in an Oscar-nominated role) reads in the paper that he is the subject of a criminal investigation. Suddenly, everything he has ever worked for is in jeopardy. He confronts the author, Megan Carter (Sally Field), a relentless investigative reporter. Together they learn that the story was purposely leaked to Carter as part of a plot by the chief investigator. Gallagher's life hangs in the balance as he and Carter try to uncover the truth.
Original Release
11/19/1981
US Release
11/19/1981
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Paul Newman | Michael Colin Gallagher |
Sally Field | Megan Carter |
Bob Balaban | Elliott Rosen |
Melinda Dillon | Teresa Perrone |
Luther Adler | Santos Malderone |
Barry Primus | Robert Waddell / Bob Waddell |
Josef Sommer | McAdam |
John Harkins | Davidek |
Don Hood | James A. Quinn / District Attorney Quinn |
Wilford Brimley | James J. Wells |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Paul Newman | Michael Colin Gallagher |
Sally Field | Megan Carter |
Bob Balaban | Elliott Rosen |
Melinda Dillon | Teresa Perrone |
Luther Adler | Santos Malderone |
Barry Primus | Robert Waddell / Bob Waddell |
Josef Sommer | McAdam |
John Harkins | Davidek |
Don Hood | James A. Quinn / District Attorney Quinn |
Wilford Brimley | James J. Wells |
Arnie Ross | Eddie Frost |
Phanie Napoli | Nickie |
Shelley Spurlock | Sarah Wylie |
Shawn McAllister | Hood 1 / Hood |
Joe Petrullo | Hood 2 / Hood |
William Kerwin | Walker / Walker - Standard's Photographer |
Oswaldo Calvo | John |
Clardy Malugen | Donna |
Sharon Anderson | Secretary |
Jody Wilson | Raggedy Lady |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Ronald L. Schwary | Executive Producer |
Sydney Pollack | Producer |
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Trailers
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1982 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
1982 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1982 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Nominated |
1982 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1982 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |