Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice (1981)

6.6 116 min Movie
DramaRomanceCrime

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.

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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 Arnie Ross Eddie Frost
Barbara Keegan Barbara Keegan News Staff

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