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Absence of Malice
“In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?”
6.6 / 10• 1981• 1h 56m•PG• English
DramaRomanceCrime
Storyline
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 & Crew
Sally Field
Megan Carter
Lead
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
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sydney Pollack's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Absence of Malice is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
