Absence of Malice

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.

Movie details

Release date

1981

Runtime

1h 56m

Genres

Drama, Romance, Crime

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

United States of America

Director

Sydney Pollack

Production

Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$40,716,963

Cast

Sally Field

Megan Carter

Paul Newman

Michael Colin Gallagher

Bob Balaban

Elliott Rosen

Melinda Dillon

Teresa Perrone

Luther Adler

Santos Malderone

Barry Primus

Robert Waddell