Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice (1981)

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

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.

Date of release
1981-11-19
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (262)
Runtime
1h 56m
Genres
Drama, Romance, Crime
Director
Sydney Pollack

Casting

  • Sally Field — Megan Carter
  • Paul Newman — Michael Colin Gallagher
  • Bob Balaban — Elliott Rosen
  • Melinda Dillon — Teresa Perrone
  • Luther Adler — Santos Malderone
  • Barry Primus — Robert Waddell
  • Josef Sommer — McAdam
  • John Harkins — Davidek
  • Don Hood — James A. Quinn
  • Wilford Brimley — James J. Wells
  • Arnie Ross — Eddie Frost
  • Barbara Keegan — News Staff

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