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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Sally Field·Megan Carter
Paul Newman·Michael Colin Gallagher
Bob Balaban·Elliott Rosen
Melinda Dillon·Teresa Perrone
Luther Adler·Santos Malderone
Barry Primus·Robert Waddell
Josef Sommer·McAdam
John Harkins·Davidek
Don Hood·James A. Quinn
Wilford Brimley·James J. Wells