
Absence of Malice
3.3 |
1h 56min
Released
DramaRomance
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.

Story
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.
Directors
Sydney Pollack, David McGiffert, Wilma Garscadden-Gahret, Sydney Pollack, Rafael Elortegui,
Writers
Kurt Luedtke, David Rayfiel,
Tags
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
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