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Absence of Malice

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

Absence of Malice

1981-11-19
  • Drama
  • , Romance
1 hour 56 minutes

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.

Sydney PollackDirector
David RayfielWriter
Kurt LuedtkeWriter

Top Billed Cast

Sally Field

Sally Field

Megan Carter

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Michael Colin Gallagher

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

Elliott Rosen

Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Teresa Perrone

Luther Adler

Luther Adler

Santos Malderone

Barry Primus

Barry Primus

Robert Waddell

Josef Sommer

Josef Sommer

McAdam

John Harkins

John Harkins

Davidek

Don Hood

Don Hood

James A. Quinn

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

James J. Wells

Arnie Ross

Eddie Frost

Barbara Keegan

Barbara Keegan

News Staff

Barry Hober

News Staff

Phanie Napoli

Nickie

Shelley Spurlock

Sarah Wylie

Shawn McAllister

Shawn McAllister

Hood

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