malcolm anderson ( kurt russell ) be a star reporter for a miami newspaper who become the sole contact for a murderer ( richard jordan ) who be crave headline . however and the murderer get angry because and a his killing continue and malcolm become the focal point of the story while malcolm girlfriend ( mariel hemingway ) and in fact and suggest that the two be practically collaborate . this be a satisfying and entertain thriller that seem to have something to say about the way that the medium sometimes conduct themselves . it doesn not call attention to itself with any flashy gimmick while it just tell an interesting story in a simple and straightforward manner . russell deliver a solid performance and be assist well by a good supporting cast . all in all and i have to say that i like this movie . base on the novel in the heat of the summer by john katzenbach ( who also write just cause ) . positive .