Quick facts
- Released
- November 19, 1981
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- PG
- Budget
- $12.0M
- Box office
- $40.7M
- IMDb
- tt0081974
- Country
- United States
Cast
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
Josef Sommer
McAdam
John Harkins
Davidek
Don Hood
James A. Quinn
Wilford Brimley
James J. Wells
Arnie Ross
Eddie Frost
Barbara Keegan
News Staff
Barry Hober
News Staff
Phanie Napoli
Nickie
Shelley Spurlock
Sarah Wylie
Shawn McAllister
Hood
Joe Petrullo
Hood
William Kerwin
Walker
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Absence of Malice about?
- 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.
- Who directed Absence of Malice?
- Absence of Malice was directed by Sydney Pollack.
- Who stars in Absence of Malice?
- Absence of Malice stars Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon.
- When was Absence of Malice released?
- Absence of Malice is a 1981 drama, romance, crime film.
- Where can I watch Absence of Malice?
- You can watch Absence of Malice with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.