Absence of Malice

Name: Absence of Malice
Released: 1981-11-19
Rating: 6.6

1981

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1981-11-19

Status

Released

Original Title

Absence of Malice

Runtime

1h 56m

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$40,716,963

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures

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.

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