Absence of Malice (1981)
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 Billed Cast: Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban
Runtime: 116 minutes
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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
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Arnie Ross
Eddie Frost
Barbara Keegan
News Staff
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Barry Hober
News Staff
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Phanie Napoli
Nickie
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Shelley Spurlock
Sarah Wylie
Shawn McAllister
Hood
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Joe Petrullo
Hood
William Kerwin
Walker
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Oswaldo Calvo
John
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Sharon Anderson
Secretary
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Ilse Earl
Nun
John DiSanti
Longshoreman
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Rachel Jacobs
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Clardy Malugen
Donna
Jody Wilson
Raggedy Lady
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Pat Sullivan
Meersma
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Bill Hindman
Priest
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Patricia Matzdorff
Susan
Ted Bartsch
Beverage Manager
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Sugar Ray Mann
Copy Boy
Richard O'Barry
Driver
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Chuck Lupo
Dock Boy
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Laurie V. Logan
McAdam's Assistant
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Gary Van Auken
Marshall
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Diane Zolten
Reporter
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Kathy Suergiu
Reporter
