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Absence of Malice
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Absence of Malice

Nov 19, 1981
1h 56m
★ 6.6

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.

Genres

Drama
Romance
Crime

Production Companies

Mirage Enterprises
Columbia Pictures

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Cast

Sally Field

Megan Carter

Sally Field

Paul Newman

Michael Colin Gallagher

Paul Newman

Bob Balaban

Elliott Rosen

Bob Balaban

Melinda Dillon

Teresa Perrone

Melinda Dillon

Luther Adler

Santos Malderone

Luther Adler

Barry Primus

Robert Waddell

Barry Primus

Josef Sommer

McAdam

Josef Sommer

John Harkins

Davidek

John Harkins

Don Hood

James A. Quinn

Don Hood

Wilford Brimley

James J. Wells

Wilford Brimley

No Image

Eddie Frost

Arnie Ross

Barbara Keegan

News Staff

Barbara Keegan