Absence of Malice
(1981)

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

Released: 1981-11-19

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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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Sally Field

as Megan Carter

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Paul Newman

as Michael Colin Gallagher

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Bob Balaban

as Elliott Rosen

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Melinda Dillon

as Teresa Perrone

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Luther Adler

as Santos Malderone

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Barry Primus

as Robert Waddell

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Don Hood

as James A. Quinn

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Wilford Brimley

as James J. Wells

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Arnie Ross

as Eddie Frost

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Barbara Keegan

as News Staff

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Owen Roizman

Director of Photography

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Terence Marsh

Production Design

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John Franco Jr.

Set Decoration

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Terri Cannon

Hairstylist

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Don L. Cash

Makeup Artist

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Ronald L. Schwary

Production Manager

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David McGiffert

Assistant Director

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Neil Burrow

Sound Editor

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Gordon Davidson

Supervising Sound Editor

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Chester Slomka

Sound Editor

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James Glennon

Camera Operator

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Ned McLeod

Location Manager

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