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In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

Absence of Malice

6.619811h 56mPG

DramaRomanceCrime

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

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CAST

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Sally Field

Sally FieldMegan Carter

Paul Newman

Paul NewmanMichael Colin Gallagher

Bob Balaban

Bob BalabanElliott Rosen

Melinda Dillon

Melinda DillonTeresa Perrone

Luther Adler

Luther AdlerSantos Malderone

Barry Primus

Barry PrimusRobert Waddell

Josef Sommer

Josef SommerMcAdam

John Harkins

John HarkinsDavidek