Absence of Malice
Absence of Malice is a 1981 American drama neo-noir thriller film revolving around reporter Megan Carter who unwittingly publishes a false story about suspected racketeer Michael Gallagher. The film explores the consequences of revealing inaccurate information to the public.
ReleasedNov 19, 1981
Budget$12M
Box Office$41M
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1
Sally Field
Megan Carter
5.4
2
Paul Newman
Michael Colin Gallagher
4.7
3
Wilford Brimley
James J. Wells
1.2
4
Bob Balaban
Elliott Rosen
0.7
5
Melinda Dillon
Teresa Perrone
0.6
6
Josef Sommer
McAdam
0.3
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