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Absence of Malice
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Absence of Malice

Thu, Nov 19, 1981
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Crime
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasSun, Nov 15, 1981Washington, D.C.
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 5, 1982
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Feb 20, 1982
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Sally Field
    Sally Field
    as Megan Carter
  • Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    as Michael Colin Gallagher
  • Bob Balaban
    Bob Balaban
    as Elliott Rosen
  • Melinda Dillon
    Melinda Dillon
    as Teresa Perrone
  • Luther Adler
    Luther Adler
    as Santos Malderone
  • Barry Primus
    Barry Primus
    as Robert Waddell
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