Movie·1981·1h 56m
Absence of Malice
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Kurt Luedtke
Producer
Sydney Pollack, Ronald L. Schwary
Cinematography
Owen Roizman
Music
Dave Grusin
Editor
Sheldon Kahn
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
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
Barbara Keegan
News Staff
Barry Hober
News Staff
Phanie Napoli
Nickie
Shelley Spurlock
Sarah Wylie
Shawn McAllister
Hood
Joe Petrullo
Hood
William Kerwin
Walker
// crew
Crew
Kurt Luedtke
Writer
Sydney Pollack
Director, Producer
Sheldon Kahn
Editor
Ronald L. Schwary
Executive Producer
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
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