Absence of Malice

6.6
Moderate
19811h 56m

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Overview

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 - Megan Carter in Absence of Malice

Sally Field

Megan Carter

Paul Newman - Michael Colin Gallagher in Absence of Malice

Paul Newman

Michael Colin Gallagher

Bob Balaban - Elliott Rosen in Absence of Malice

Bob Balaban

Elliott Rosen

Melinda Dillon - Teresa Perrone in Absence of Malice

Melinda Dillon

Teresa Perrone

Luther Adler - Santos Malderone in Absence of Malice

Luther Adler

Santos Malderone

Barry Primus - Robert Waddell in Absence of Malice

Barry Primus

Robert Waddell

Josef Sommer - McAdam in Absence of Malice

Josef Sommer

McAdam

John Harkins - Davidek in Absence of Malice

John Harkins

Davidek

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6.2
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6.19
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234 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.13 as more ratings come in.

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Movie Info

Release Date

November 19, 1981

Runtime

1h 56m

Genres

Drama, Romance

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