Absence of Malice

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

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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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Creators

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Sydney Pollack

director

Kurt Luedtke

writer

Cast

Sally Field actor Paul Newman actor Bob Balaban actor

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Melinda Dillon actor

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Luther Adler actor Barry Primus actor Josef Sommer actor

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John Harkins actor Don Hood actor Wilford Brimley actor

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Arnie Ross actor

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Barbara Keegan actor

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Barry Hober actor

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Phanie Napoli actor

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Shelley Spurlock actor

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Shawn McAllister actor

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Joe Petrullo actor

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William Kerwin actor

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Oswaldo Calvo actor

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Sharon Anderson actor