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Absence of Malice (1981)

Film · 1981 · 116 min · PG · Drama · Romance · Crime

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.

Directed by Sydney Pollack

Starring Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Luther Adler, Barry Primus, Josef Sommer, John Harkins

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In cinemas18 December 1981
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First release anywhere19 November 1981

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