Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice

1h 56m 1981 Drama, Romance United States of America
Budget: $12,000,000 Revenue: $40,716,963

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.

Director

Sydney Pollack

Writer

Kurt Luedtke, David Rayfiel