Absence of Malice
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Sally FieldMegan Carter
Paul NewmanMichael Colin Gallagher
Bob BalabanElliott Rosen
Melinda DillonTeresa Perrone
Luther AdlerSantos Malderone
Barry PrimusRobert Waddell
Josef SommerMcAdam
John HarkinsDavidek
Don HoodJames A. Quinn
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Absence of Malice about?
- 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.
- Who directed Absence of Malice?
- Absence of Malice was directed by Sydney Pollack.
- When was Absence of Malice released?
- Absence of Malice was released on November 19, 1981.
- How long is Absence of Malice?
- Absence of Malice has a runtime of 1h 56m.
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