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Absence of Malice

(1981-11-19)

1981-11-19 • DramaRomance • 1h 56m

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Absence of Malice (1981-11-19)

1981-11-19 • DramaRomance • 1h 56m

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

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.

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

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.

About

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$40,716,963

Production Companies

Mirage EnterprisesColumbia Pictures

About

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$40,716,963

Production

Mirage Enterprises

Columbia Pictures

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

Don Hood

Don Hood

James A. Quinn

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

James J. Wells

Arnie Ross

Eddie Frost

Barbara Keegan

Barbara Keegan

News Staff

Barry Hober

News Staff

Phanie Napoli

Nickie

Shelley Spurloc...

Sarah Wylie

Shawn McAllister

Shawn McAlliste...

Hood

Joe Petrullo

Hood

William Kerwin

William Kerwin

Walker

Oswaldo Calvo

John

Sharon Anderson

Secretary

Ilse Earl

Nun

John DiSanti

Longshoreman

Rachel Jacobs

Clardy Malugen

Donna

Jody Wilson

Jody Wilson

Raggedy Lady

Pat Sullivan

Meersma

Bill Hindman

Priest

Ted Bartsch

Ted Bartsch

Beverage Manager

Sugar Ray Mann

Copy Boy

Richard O'Barry

Driver

Chuck Lupo

Dock Boy

Laurie V. Logan

McAdam's Assistant

Diane Zolten

Reporter

Kathy Suergiu

Reporter

Jeff Gillen

Jeff Gillen

Reporter

John Archie

FBI Agent

Timothy Hawkins

FBI Agent

Ricardo Márquez

FBI Agent

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

Don Hood

Don Hood

James A. Quinn

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

James J. Wells

Arnie Ross

Eddie Frost

Barbara Keegan

Barbara Keegan

News Staff

Barry Hober

News Staff

Phanie Napoli

Nickie

Shelley Spurloc...

Sarah Wylie

Shawn McAllister

Shawn McAlliste...

Hood

Joe Petrullo

Hood

William Kerwin

William Kerwin

Walker

Oswaldo Calvo

John

Sharon Anderson

Secretary

Ilse Earl

Nun

John DiSanti

Longshoreman

Rachel Jacobs

Clardy Malugen

Donna

Jody Wilson

Jody Wilson

Raggedy Lady

Pat Sullivan

Meersma

Bill Hindman

Priest

Ted Bartsch

Ted Bartsch

Beverage Manager

Sugar Ray Mann

Copy Boy

Richard O'Barry

Driver

Chuck Lupo

Dock Boy

Laurie V. Logan

McAdam's Assistant

Diane Zolten

Reporter

Kathy Suergiu

Reporter

Jeff Gillen

Jeff Gillen

Reporter

John Archie

FBI Agent

Timothy Hawkins

FBI Agent

Ricardo Márquez

FBI Agent

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