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… Read more
42% ★★☆☆☆ (27,183)
Absence of Malice
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Movie · Drama · Romance · PG
1981 · 1h 56m · ★ 42% (27K)
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
Director: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban
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.
Director
Sydney Pollack
Production
Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
Cast
Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Luther Adler, Barry Primus, Josef Sommer, John Harkins, Don Hood, Wilford Brimley, Arnie Ross, Barbara Keegan, Barry Hober, Phanie Napoli, Shelley Spurlock, Shawn McAllister, Joe Petrullo, William Kerwin, Oswaldo Calvo, Sharon Anderson