Absence of Malice
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.
Cast
Sally Field
as Megan Carter
Paul Newman
as Michael Colin Gallagher
Bob Balaban
as Elliott Rosen
Melinda Dillon
as Teresa Perrone
Luther Adler
as Santos Malderone
Barry Primus
as Robert Waddell
Josef Sommer
as McAdam
John Harkins
as Davidek
Don Hood
as James A. Quinn
Wilford Brimley
as James J. Wells
Reviews
Peter McGinn
Sidney Pollack has directed a lot of excellent movies but Absence of Malice, one of his lower profile efforts, is my favorite Pollack film. Paul Newman is excellent, of course, and Sally Fields holds her own portraying a reporter who is both ambitious and caring. The supporting cast is also good, es...
