Absence of Malice

1981 "In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?"

Absence of Malice

6.9 | 1h56m | PG | en | Drama

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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6.9 | 1h56m | PG | en | Drama , Romance

Synopsis

Cast

Sally Field ,Paul Newman ,Bob Balaban

Director

Robert Boettcher

Producted By

Columbia Pictures , Mirage Enterprises

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Cast

Sally Field

as Megan Carter

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Paul Newman

as Michael Colin Gallagher

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Bob Balaban

as Elliott Rosen

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