Absence of Malice (1981)

Absence of Malice (1981)

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent? 1981-11-19 United States of America 116 Min. PG-13
6.57 207 votes

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.

Cast

Sally Field is Megan Carter
Megan Carter
Paul Newman is Michael Colin Gallagher
Michael Colin Gallagher
Bob Balaban is Elliott Rosen
Elliott Rosen
Melinda Dillon is Teresa Perrone
Teresa Perrone
Luther Adler is Santos Malderone
Santos Malderone
Barry Primus is Robert Waddell
Robert Waddell
Josef Sommer is McAdam
McAdam
John Harkins is Davidek
Davidek
Don Hood is James A. Quinn
James A. Quinn
Wilford Brimley is James J. Wells
James J. Wells
Arnie Ross is Eddie Frost
Eddie Frost
Barbara Keegan is News Staff
News Staff

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