Absence of Malice

6.6

116 minutes

11/19/1981

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.

Cast List

Sally Field
as Megan Carter
Paul Newman
as Michael Colin Gallagher
Bob Balaban
as Elliott Rosen
Melinda Dillon
as Teresa Perrone
Luther Adler
as Santos Malderone
Barry Primus
as Robert Waddell
Josef Sommer
as McAdam
John Harkins
as Davidek
Don Hood
as James A. Quinn
Wilford Brimley
as James J. Wells
Arnie Ross
as Eddie Frost
Barbara Keegan
as News Staff
Barry Hober
as News Staff
Phanie Napoli
as Nickie
Shelley Spurlock
as Sarah Wylie
Shawn McAllister
as Hood
Joe Petrullo
as Hood
William Kerwin
as Walker
Oswaldo Calvo
as John
Sharon Anderson
as Secretary
Ilse Earl
as Nun
John DiSanti
as Longshoreman
Rachel Jacobs
Clardy Malugen
as Donna
Jody Wilson
as Raggedy Lady
Pat Sullivan
as Meersma
Bill Hindman
as Priest
Patricia Matzdorff
as Susan
Ted Bartsch
as Beverage Manager
Sugar Ray Mann
as Copy Boy
Richard O'Barry
as Driver
Chuck Lupo
as Dock Boy
Laurie V. Logan
as McAdam's Assistant
Gary Van Auken
as Marshall
Diane Zolten
as Reporter
Kathy Suergiu
as Reporter
Jeff Gillen
as Reporter
John Archie
as FBI Agent
Timothy Hawkins
as FBI Agent
Ricardo Márquez
as FBI Agent