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Absence of Malice

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

6.6/10(261)
1981
116 min
DramaRomanceCrime

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.

Production

Mirage Enterprises · Columbia Pictures

Cast & Characters

Sally Field as Megan Carter

Sally Field

Megan Carter

Paul Newman as Michael Colin Gallagher

Paul Newman

Michael Colin Gallagher

Bob Balaban as Elliott Rosen

Bob Balaban

Elliott Rosen

Melinda Dillon as Teresa Perrone

Melinda Dillon

Teresa Perrone

Luther Adler as Santos Malderone

Luther Adler

Santos Malderone

Barry Primus as Robert Waddell

Barry Primus

Robert Waddell

Josef Sommer as McAdam

Josef Sommer

McAdam

John Harkins as Davidek

John Harkins

Davidek

Don Hood as James A. Quinn

Don Hood

James A. Quinn

Wilford Brimley as James J. Wells

Wilford Brimley

James J. Wells

Arnie Ross

Eddie Frost

Barbara Keegan as News Staff

Barbara Keegan

News Staff

Directors & Crew

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Sydney Pollack

Director

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Kurt Luedtke

Writer

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Sydney Pollack

Producer

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