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.

Directed by Sydney Pollack

Top 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

Josef Sommer

McAdam

John Harkins

Davidek

Don Hood

James A. Quinn

Wilford Brimley

James J. Wells

A

Arnie Ross

Eddie Frost

Barbara Keegan

News Staff

B

Barry Hober

News Staff

P

Phanie Napoli

Nickie

S

Shelley Spurlock

Sarah Wylie

Shawn McAllister

Hood

J

Joe Petrullo

Hood

William Kerwin

Walker

O

Oswaldo Calvo

John

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Sharon Anderson

Secretary

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