Absence of Malice
Drama | Romance
Release Date
November 19, 1981
Duration
116 min
Status
Released
Language
en
Overview
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.
Casts
Megan Carter
Sally Field
Michael Colin Gallagher
Paul Newman
Elliott Rosen
Bob Balaban
Teresa Perrone
Melinda Dillon
Santos Malderone
Luther Adler
Robert Waddell
Barry Primus
McAdam
Josef Sommer
Davidek
John Harkins
James A. Quinn
Don Hood
James J. Wells
Wilford Brimley
Eddie Frost
Arnie Ross
News Staff
Barbara Keegan
News Staff
Barry Hober
Nickie
Phanie Napoli
Sarah Wylie
Shelley Spurlock
Hood
Shawn McAllister
Hood
Joe Petrullo
Walker
William Kerwin
John
Oswaldo Calvo
Secretary
Sharon Anderson
Nun
Ilse Earl
Longshoreman
John DiSanti
Rachel Jacobs
Donna
Clardy Malugen
Raggedy Lady
Jody Wilson
Meersma
Pat Sullivan
Priest
Bill Hindman
Susan
Patricia Matzdorff
Beverage Manager
Ted Bartsch
Copy Boy
Sugar Ray Mann
Driver
Richard O'Barry
Dock Boy
Chuck Lupo
McAdam's Assistant
Laurie V. Logan
Marshall
Gary Van Auken
Reporter
Diane Zolten
Reporter
Kathy Suergiu
Reporter
Jeff Gillen
FBI Agent
John Archie
FBI Agent
Timothy Hawkins
FBI Agent
Ricardo Márquez
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