Absence of Malice 1981

Name: Absence of Malice
Released: 1981-11-19
Cast: Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Luther Adler

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Sydney Pollack
Written by:	Kurt Luedtke & David Rayfiel
Release date:	1981-11-19
Runtime:	116 minutes
Critics score:	86 / 100
Tagline:	In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?