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Absence of Malice (1981)

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

★ 6.6/10 TMDBPG1h 56mDramaRomanceCrime
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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.

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Absence of Malice Cast

  • Sally Field

    Sally Field

    as Megan Carter

  • Paul Newman

    Paul Newman

    as Michael Colin Gallagher

  • Bob Balaban

    Bob Balaban

    as Elliott Rosen

  • Melinda Dillon

    Melinda Dillon

    as Teresa Perrone

  • Luther Adler

    Luther Adler

    as Santos Malderone

  • Barry Primus

    Barry Primus

    as Robert Waddell

  • Josef Sommer

    Josef Sommer

    as McAdam

  • John Harkins

    John Harkins

    as Davidek

  • Don Hood

    Don Hood

    as James A. Quinn

  • Wilford Brimley

    Wilford Brimley

    as James J. Wells

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    Arnie Ross

    as Eddie Frost

  • Barbara Keegan

    Barbara Keegan

    as News Staff

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When was Absence of Malice released?

Absence of Malice came out on November 19, 1981.

Is Absence of Malice worth watching?

Absence of Malice holds a 6.6/10 average from 263 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.

How long is Absence of Malice?

Absence of Malice runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).

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