Movie Description
Absence of Malice
(1981)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sydney Pollack
- Producer : Sydney Pollack
- Writer : Kurt Luedtke,David Rayfiel
- Editor : Sheldon Kahn
- Cast : Sally Field,Paul Newman,Bob Balaban,Melinda Dillon,Luther Adler,Barry Primus,Josef Sommer,John Harkins,Don Hood,Wilford Brimley,Arnie Ross,Barbara Keegan,Barry Hober,Phanie Napoli,Shelley Spurlock,Shawn McAllister,Joe Petrullo,William Kerwin,Oswaldo Calvo,Sharon Anderson,Ilse Earl,John DiSanti,Rachel Jacobs,Clardy Malugen,Jody Wilson,Pat Sullivan,Bill Hindman,Patricia Matzdorff,Ted Bartsch,Sugar Ray Mann,Richard O'Barry,Chuck Lupo,Laurie V. Logan,Gary Van Auken,Diane Zolten,Kathy Suergiu,Jeff Gillen,John Archie,Timothy Hawkins,Ricardo Márquez
Cast
Megan Carter
Michael Colin Gallagher
Elliott Rosen
Teresa Perrone
Santos Malderone
Robert Waddell
McAdam
Davidek
James A. Quinn
James J. Wells
Eddie Frost
News Staff
News Staff
Nickie
Sarah Wylie
Hood
Hood
Walker
John
Secretary
Nun
Longshoreman
Donna
Raggedy Lady
Meersma
Priest
Susan
Beverage Manager
Copy Boy
Driver
Dock Boy
McAdam's Assistant
Marshall
Reporter
Reporter
Reporter
FBI Agent
FBI Agent
FBI Agent
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Facts
Original TitleAbsence of Malice
Status Released
Release Information
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1981-11-19
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 56m
Budget₹ 12000000
Revenue₹ 40716963
Production CompaniesMirage Enterprises,Columbia Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Romance