Basic Info
Release: November 19, 1981
Runtime: 116 min
Rating: ⭐ 6.6/10 (234 votes)
Status: Released
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Absence of Malice
1981
116 min
⭐ 6.6/10
234 votes
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.
Genres
Drama
Romance
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
- Spanish es
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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
Don Hood
James A. Quinn
Wilford Brimley
James J. Wells
Arnie Ross
Eddie Frost
Barbara Keegan
News Staff
Crew
Sydney Pollack
Director
Kurt Luedtke
Writer
David Rayfiel
Writer
Ronald L. Schwary
Executive Producer
Sydney Pollack
Producer
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