Absence of Malice (1981)
11/19/1981 (US) • 1h 56m
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
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.
Top Billed Cast
Megan Carter
Michael Colin Gallagher
Elliott Rosen
Teresa Perrone
Santos Malderone
Robert Waddell
McAdam
Davidek
James A. Quinn
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