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Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

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.

DramaRomance

Release: 1981-11-19Runtime: 116 minRating: 6.622 (245)

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

Don Hood

Don Hood

James A. Quinn

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

James J. Wells

Crew

Sydney Pollack

Sydney Pollack

Director

Kurt Luedtke

Writer

Tom E. Dahl

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Les Fresholtz

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Arthur Piantadosi

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Rita Salazar

Costumer

Marc Mercury

Marc Mercury

Stunts

Terri Cannon

Hairstylist

Owen Roizman

Owen Roizman

Director of Photography

Sheldon Kahn

Editor

Clips & Videos

Absence of Malice (1981) Original Trailer [HD]

Absence of Malice (1981) Original Trailer [HD]

Larry Karaszewski on ABSENCE OF MALICE

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