Absence of Malice (1981)

12/18/1981 1h 56m

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

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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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Cast Ages at Release

Sally Field

as Megan Carter

Born 11/06/1946, age

Paul Newman

as Michael Colin Gallagher

Born 01/26/1925

Died 09/26/2008, age

Bob Balaban

as Elliott Rosen

Born 08/16/1945, age

Melinda Dillon

as Teresa Perrone

Born 10/13/1939

Died 01/09/2023, age

Luther Adler

as Santos Malderone

Born 05/04/1903

Died 12/08/1984, age

Barry Primus

as Robert Waddell

Born 02/16/1938, age

Josef Sommer

as McAdam

Born 06/26/1934, age

John Harkins

as Davidek

Born 09/07/1932

Died 03/05/1999, age

Wilford Brimley

as James J. Wells

Born 09/27/1934

Died 08/01/2020, age

William Kerwin

as Walker

Born 04/17/1927

Died 10/27/1989, age

John DiSanti

as Longshoreman

Born 01/01/1938, age