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Absence of Malice

65.61% | Nov 19, 1981 | 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.

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Kurt Luedtke
Writer
Sydney Pollack
Director

Cast

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Sally Field
Megan Carter
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Paul Newman
Michael Colin Gallagher
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Bob Balaban
Elliott Rosen
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Melinda Dillon
Teresa Perrone
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Luther Adler
Santos Malderone

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