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Absence of Malice

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
Nov 19, 1981 · 1h 56m
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Drama
Romance
Crime

PLOT

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.

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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
Directed by Sydney Pollack

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$40,716,963
Production
Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
Country
US

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