
“In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?”
Absence of Malice
6.6
253 votes·1981
·1h 56m
·MovieDramaRomanceCrime
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.
Commercial Verdict
Super Hit
Revenue vs Budget3.4x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Strong box office performer
Keywords
murderprosecutornewspaper reporterlabor unionlegal thriller
Cast
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