Absence of Malice (1981)

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

• Drama
• Romance
• Crime

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.

Rating

6.6 / 10 (263 votes)

Release date

November 19, 1981

Runtime

1h 56m

Language

English

Director

Sydney Pollack

Status

Released