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

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