Absence of Malice (1981)

"In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?"

6.6 November 19, 1981 1h 56m Released
DramaRomanceCrime

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

  • Barry Hober

    Barry Hober

    News Staff

  • Phanie Napoli

    Phanie Napoli

    Nickie

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