Absence of Malice (1981)

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

Directed by Sydney Pollack1h 56mDrama,Romance,Crime

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.

Rated
PG
Year
1981
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
19 November 1981
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6.6 (261)
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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
A
Arnie Ross
Eddie Frost
Barbara Keegan
Barbara Keegan
News Staff
B
Barry Hober
News Staff
P
Phanie Napoli
Nickie
S
Shelley Spurlock
Sarah Wylie
Shawn McAllister
Shawn McAllister
Hood
J
Joe Petrullo
Hood
William Kerwin
William Kerwin
Walker
O
Oswaldo Calvo
John
S
Sharon Anderson
Secretary
I
Ilse Earl
Nun
John DiSanti
John DiSanti
Longshoreman
R
Rachel Jacobs
C
Clardy Malugen
Donna
Jody Wilson
Jody Wilson
Raggedy Lady
P
Pat Sullivan
Meersma
B
Bill Hindman
Priest
P
Patricia Matzdorff
Susan
Ted Bartsch
Ted Bartsch
Beverage Manager
S
Sugar Ray Mann
Copy Boy
Richard O'Barry
Richard O'Barry
Driver
C
Chuck Lupo
Dock Boy
L
Laurie V. Logan
McAdam's Assistant
G
Gary Van Auken
Marshall
D
Diane Zolten
Reporter
K
Kathy Suergiu
Reporter
Jeff Gillen
Jeff Gillen
Reporter
J
John Archie
FBI Agent
T
Timothy Hawkins
FBI Agent
R
Ricardo Márquez
FBI Agent

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