Absence of Malice (1981)
"In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?"
Title: Absence of Malice
Original Title: Absence of Malice
Release Date: 1981-11-19
Status: Released
Rating: 6.6/10 (from 219 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama, Romance
Production Companies: Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
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
Megan Carter
Paul Newman
Michael Colin Gallagher
Bob Balaban
Elliott Rosen
Melinda Dillon
Teresa Perrone
Luther Adler
Santos Malderone
Barry Primus
Robert Waddell
Josef Sommer
McAdam
John Harkins
Davidek
Don Hood
James A. Quinn
Wilford Brimley
James J. Wells
