DramaRomanceCrime

Absence of Malice

Name: Absence of Malice
Genre: Drama, Romance, Crime
Released: 1981-11-19
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Luther Adler

"In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?"

6.619811h 56mReleased

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.

Director: Sydney Pollack

Watch Now