Absence of Malice
221 reviews
Drama/Romance
1h 56m
1981
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...
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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.
- DirectorSydney Pollack
- Release19 November 1981
- Genre
- Duration1h 56m
- Budget$12,000,000
- Revenue$40,716,963
- Rate221 reviews
- Productions
Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
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

Barbara Keegan
News Staff

Shawn McAllister
Hood

William Kerwin
Walker

John DiSanti
Longshoreman

Jody Wilson
Raggedy Lady

Ted Bartsch
Beverage Manager

Jeff Gillen
Reporter
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