• StatusReleased
  • Release Date1981-11-19
  • Runtime116 minutes
  • TaglineIn America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
  • Revenue40,716,963$
  • GenreDrama, Romance
  • Production
    CompaniesMirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
  • Budget12,000,000$

Movie Overview

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.

Casts

Sally Field

Paul Newman

Bob Balaban

Melinda Dillon

Luther Adler

Barry Primus

Josef Sommer

John Harkins

Don Hood

Wilford Brimley

Barbara Keegan

Shawn McAllister

William Kerwin

Jody Wilson

Ted Bartsch

Jeff Gillen