Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice

6.6 | 1981-11-19 | Drama Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Kurt Luedtke Writer
Sydney Pollack Director
Arthur Piantadosi Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Les Fresholtz Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David Rayfiel Writer
Tom E. Dahl Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rita Salazar Costumer
Marc Mercury Stunts
Sheldon Kahn Editor
Terence Marsh Production Design

Cast

Sally Field
Sally Field
Megan Carter
Paul Newman
Paul Newman
Michael Colin Gallagher
Bob Balaban
Bob Balaban
Elliott Rosen
Melinda Dillon
Melinda Dillon
Teresa Perrone
Luther Adler
Luther Adler
Santos Malderone
Barry Primus
Barry Primus
Robert Waddell
John Harkins
John Harkins
Davidek
Don Hood
Don Hood
James A. Quinn
Wilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley
James J. Wells

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