Absence of Malice
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
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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.
Cast
Sally FieldMegan Carter
Paul NewmanMichael Colin Gallagher
Bob BalabanElliott Rosen
Melinda DillonTeresa Perrone
Luther AdlerSantos Malderone
Barry PrimusRobert Waddell
Josef SommerMcAdam
John HarkinsDavidek
Don HoodJames A. Quinn
Wilford BrimleyJames J. WellsArnie RossEddie Frost
Barbara KeeganNews StaffCrew
DirectorSydney Pollack
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Release DateNovember 19, 1981
Budget$12,000,000
Revenue$40,716,963
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
StudiosMirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
