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Absence of Malice (1981)

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

6.61h 56mDrama • Romance • Crime
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Synopsis

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.

Movie Information

Director
Sydney Pollack
Writers
Kurt Luedtke
Release Year
1981
Runtime
116 minutes
Genre
Drama, Romance, Crime
Language
EN
Country
United States of America
Status
Released
Rating
6.6 / 10 (249 votes)

Top 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

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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.

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