Absence of Malice
Absence of Malice
Release: 1981-11-19
·Runtime: 116m
·★ 6.6
Drama
Romance
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Mirage Enterprises
Columbia Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Melinda Dillon
as Teresa Perrone
Barry Primus
as Robert Waddell
Ted Bartsch
as Beverage Manager
John Harkins
as Davidek
Sally Field
as Megan Carter
Don Hood
as James A. Quinn
Paul Newman
as Michael Colin Gallagher
Bob Balaban
as Elliott Rosen
Josef Sommer
as McAdam
Barbara Keegan
as News Staff
Shawn McAllister
as Hood
Luther Adler
as Santos Malderone
William Kerwin
as Walker
Jody Wilson
as Raggedy Lady
Jeff Gillen
as Reporter
Wilford Brimley
as James J. Wells
Crew
Rob Hahn
Assistant Camera
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Sydney Pollack
Director, Producer
David Rayfiel
Writer
Marc Mercury
Stunts
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Terence Marsh
Production Design
James Glennon
Camera Operator
Gerald R. Molen
Transportation Coordinator
Lynn Stalmaster
Casting