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1990-01-27 · 89 min · ★ 4.8

Drama · TV Movie

When career-focused journalist's investigation indirectly causes a suicide, he questions his own methods and life in general.

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Directors
Peter Werner
Production companies
HBO Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Albert FinneyAlbert FinneyJason Cromwell
John MahoneyJohn MahoneyIrv Mickelson
Kathy BakerKathy BakerMarcie Guilford
Swoosie KurtzSwoosie KurtzJoanne Winstow-Darvish
Marsha MasonMarsha MasonJean Cromwell
Spalding GraySpalding GrayFrank Goodrich
Wendie Jo SperberWendie Jo SperberAnita Cox
David ClennonDavid ClennonDr. Sigmond Grampton
Brett CullenBrett CullenMalcolm Dundee
Jim HaynieJim HaynieDavid Hartzfield
Robert SchenkkanRobert SchenkkanWilton Hale
Nicholas CasconeSid Stillwell
Beth GrantBeth GrantMartha Packard
Banks HarperJean Hartzfield
Brad PittBrad PittSteve Black
Robert AaronTom Packard
Adilah BarnesAdilah BarnesNedra Scroggins
Lillian ByrdLillian ByrdStewardess
Al CerulloAl CerulloPilot
Earnestine DeanEsther

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