Absence of Malice
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Absence of Malice
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1981-11-19
- Runtime: 116 minutes
- Rating: 6.639/10 (237 votes)
- Budget: $12,000,000
- Revenue: $40,716,963
- Production Companies: Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1529
- Languages: English, Spanish
Cast & Crew
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
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Absence of Malice (1981) Original Trailer [HD]
Larry Karaszewski on ABSENCE OF MALICE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Absence of Malice?â–Ľ
Absence of Malice is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1981-11-19.
Who are the main actors in Absence of Malice?â–Ľ
The main cast includes Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Luther Adler, .
Where can I watch Absence of Malice online?â–Ľ
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Is Absence of Malice based on a true story?â–Ľ
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
What is the IMDb rating of Absence of Malice?â–Ľ
Absence of Malice has an IMDb rating of 6.639/10 based on 237 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Absence of Malice?â–Ľ
The movie had a production budget of $12,000,000 and earned $40,716,963 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Absence of Malice?â–Ľ
The soundtrack was composed by Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Absence of Malice filmed?â–Ľ
Absence of Malice was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Absence of Malice?â–Ľ
The total runtime of Absence of Malice is 116 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Absence of Malice.
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