CinemaOSMovie · 1981 · 1h 56m · PG
Absence of Malice

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

66%(263)IMDbDramaRomanceCrime

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.

Directed bySydney Pollack

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
EN
Released
November 19, 1981
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$40,716,963
Studios
Mirage EnterprisesColumbia Pictures

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Absence of Malice (1981) Original Trailer [HD]

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack
Written by
Kurt Luedtke
Produced by
Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack

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