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Absence of Malice
1981 6.6 (222 votes) 1h 56m
Genres
Drama Romance
Production Companies
Mirage Enterprises
Columbia Pictures

Absence of Malice

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

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.

Key Crew

Writer: Kurt Luedtke, David Rayfiel

Director: Sydney Pollack

Director of Photography: Owen Roizman

Producer: Sydney Pollack

Top Cast

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

Videos

Absence of Malice (1981) Original Trailer [HD]

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