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A man's life is ruined by a journalist's leaked story, but they team up to uncover the truth.
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Michael Gallagher 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, 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.
"Great movie by director Sydney Pollack, showing some of the behind-the-scenes of journalism in the 1970s and 1980s - and still very relevant to today's world. One of the best performances by Paul Newman."