Absence of Malice (1981)

EnglishFilm1981116 minDrama, Romance, Crime★ 6.6/10

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

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.

Directed by

Sydney Pollack

Starring

Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban

Music

Dave Grusin

Released

1981-11-19

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