Absence of Malice
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
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 by Sydney Pollack · Written by Kurt Luedtke
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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
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Barbara Keegan News Staff
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