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Absence of Malice (1981)

Absence of Malice (1981)

Drama Crime Romance

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

Release Date: 1981, November 19
Directors: Sydney Pollack
Countries: United States of America
Production: Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Cast: Joe Petrullo, Sally Field, Barry Primus, Bob Balaban, Paul Newman, Wilford Brimley, Sharon Anderson, Jody Wilson, Melinda Dillon, Ted Bartsch, Barbara Keegan, Josef Sommer

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.

Keywords:

murder legal thriller labor union newspaper reporter prosecutor