Absence of Malice (1981)

  • PG
  • 11/15/1981 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 56m

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.

Kurt Luedtke

Writer

Sydney Pollack

Director

David Rayfiel

Writer

Cast

Sally Field's headshot

Sally Field

Megan Carter
Paul Newman's headshot

Paul Newman

Michael Colin Gallagher
Bob Balaban's headshot

Bob Balaban

Elliott Rosen
Melinda Dillon's headshot

Melinda Dillon

Teresa Perrone
Luther Adler's headshot

Luther Adler

Santos Malderone
Barry Primus's headshot

Barry Primus

Robert Waddell
Josef Sommer's headshot

Josef Sommer

McAdam
John Harkins's headshot

John Harkins

Davidek

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