Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice

Drama · 1981 · 1h 56m

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6.6/10 · TMDB

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

Sally FieldMegan Carter
Paul NewmanMichael Colin Gallagher
Bob BalabanElliott Rosen
Melinda DillonTeresa Perrone
Luther AdlerSantos Malderone
Barry PrimusRobert Waddell
Josef SommerMcAdam
John HarkinsDavidek
Don HoodJames A. Quinn
Wilford BrimleyJames J. Wells
Arnie RossEddie Frost
Barbara KeeganNews Staff
Barry HoberNews Staff
Phanie NapoliNickie
Shelley SpurlockSarah Wylie

Information

Release date
19 November 1981
Director
Sydney Pollack
Genres
Drama, Romance, Crime
Runtime
1h 56m
Country of origin
United States

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