Absence of Malice
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
1981-11-19 | 116 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Sally FieldMegan Carter
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Paul NewmanMichael Colin Gallagher
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Bob BalabanElliott Rosen
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Melinda DillonTeresa Perrone
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Luther AdlerSantos Malderone
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Barry PrimusRobert Waddell
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Josef SommerMcAdam
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John HarkinsDavidek
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Don HoodJames A. Quinn
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Wilford BrimleyJames J. Wells
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Barbara KeeganNews Staff
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Shawn McAllisterHood
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William KerwinWalker
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