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Absence of Malice
First aired on Nov 19, 1981
70%

Genres: Drama, Romance

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Sally Field | Megan Carter
Paul Newman | Michael Colin Gallagher
Bob Balaban | Elliott Rosen
Melinda Dillon | Teresa Perrone
Luther Adler | Santos Malderone
Barry Primus | Robert Waddell
Featured Crew
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Sydney Pollack | Director
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Kurt Luedtke | Writer
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David Rayfiel | Writer
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Tom E. Dahl | Sound Re-Recording Mixer
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Les Fresholtz | Sound Re-Recording Mixer
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Arthur Piantadosi | Sound Re-Recording Mixer