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In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent? - Absence of Malice
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Title: Absence of Malice

Release Date: 19 Nov 1981

Runtime: 1h 56m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures

Production Companies: Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (217 votes)

Cast

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