Absence of Malice

1981 "In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?"
6.9| 1h56m| PG| en| Drama, Romance
Storyline

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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  • Absence of Malice Cast
Sally Field as Megan Carter
Paul Newman as Michael Colin Gallagher
Bob Balaban as Elliott Rosen
Melinda Dillon as Teresa Perrone
Luther Adler as Santos Malderone
Barry Primus as Robert Waddell
Josef Sommer as McAdam
John Harkins as Davidek
Don Hood as James A. Quinn