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.

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  Sally Field

  Megan Carter
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  Paul Newman

  Michael Colin Gallagher
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  Bob Balaban

  Elliott Rosen
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  Melinda Dillon

  Teresa Perrone
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  Luther Adler

  Santos Malderone
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  Barry Primus

  Robert Waddell
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  Josef Sommer

  McAdam
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  John Harkins

  Davidek
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  Don Hood

  James A. Quinn
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  Wilford Brimley

  James J. Wells