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| Genre: | Dramas |
| Format: | Blu-ray Disc |
| Director: | Sydney Pollack |
| Leading Role: | Paul Newman |
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Elliott Rosen is an obsessive prosecutor who is desperate to get some inside info on the "mob." He steps in to a moral grey area in his pursuit. Knowing that Michael Colin Gallagher (Paul Newman) is innocent of any crime he plans to push him into finding out who did it. The plan is simple he will leak the false fact out, through reporter Megan Carter (Sally Field), that Gallagher is being investigated. This information has a negative impact on Gallagher's business. Further pursuit leads to a death of the innocent. Naturally the paper that prints this has no intention of retracting. Gallagher finds a unique solution. See if you can spot it.
This movie does not make an immediate impact on you with the exception of Brimley's final confrontation speech. However repeated viewing brings out the subtleties that will make this one of your favorite movies for years to come.
If you enjoy watching films in which arrogant people get their comeuppance, you'll enjoy this one. Paul Newman deftly shows how an astute, calculating "avenger" can turn the tables on those who have hurt his business and a dear friend. Sally Fields gives a credible performance as a self-absorbed, "champion of truth" journalist who's oblivious to the impact of her stories on people's lives and livelihood. Wilford Brimley is at his best when he "reads the riot act" to each one of the "culprits" in the climactic confrontation scene, and, in doing so, ties together the loose ends of the film's storyline. While the movie lacks the action (and pace) of many popular films today, it rewards the thoughtful, patient viewer who appreciates watching a carefully executed revenge. It's one of my all-time favorites. I've seen this film about a half dozen times over a period of years and still enjoy it as much today as I did when I first saw it on the big screen.
This is a great movie. Great acting and a great story line. This movie shows how it is in the newspaper business. Truth is set aside for the headlines and people get hurt. In this movie Paul Newman turns the tables on the press and the local government.
I could not find this movie at any local stores and was very happy when I found it on Ebay ! I like any movie with Sally Fields in it, so this went well with my collection. There is nothing that I dislike about this movie.
Paul Neuman and Sally Field are both outstanding! Great story line with an unspecting twist. Fantastic!