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Absence of Malice

Not Rated
DramaRomance
6.561/10(205 ratings)

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.

11-19-1981
1h 56m
Absence of Malice
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Main Cast

Sally Field

Sally Field

Megan Carter

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Michael Colin Gallagher

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

Elliott Rosen

Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Teresa Perrone

Luther Adler

Luther Adler

Santos Malderone

Barry Primus

Barry Primus

Robert Waddell

Josef Sommer

Josef Sommer

McAdam

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Sydney Pollack
Writer:
David Rayfiel
Production:
Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
Revenue:
$40,716,963
Budget:
$12,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
Sydney Pollack
Writer:
David Rayfiel
Stunts:
Marc Mercury
Production Design:
Terence Marsh
Executive Producer:
Ronald L. Schwary

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en