Movie
Absence of Malice
Released: November 19, 1981 (1981)
Runtime: 116 minutes
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Luther Adler as Santos Malderone
Age at release: 78
- Paul Newman as Michael Colin Gallagher
Age at release: 56
- John Harkins as Davidek
Age at release: 49
- Josef Sommer as McAdam
Age at release: 47
- Wilford Brimley as James J. Wells
Age at release: 47
- Barry Primus as Robert Waddell
Age at release: 43
- Melinda Dillon as Teresa Perrone
Age at release: 42
- Don Hood as James A. Quinn
Age at release: 40
- Bob Balaban as Elliott Rosen
Age at release: 36
- Sally Field as Megan Carter
Age at release: 35
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- Bill Hindman as Priest
Age at release: 59
- William Kerwin as Walker
Age at release: 54
- Ilse Earl as Nun
Age at release: 50
- Joe Petrullo as Hood
Age at release: 47
- Barry Hober as News Staff
Age at release: 44
- John DiSanti as Longshoreman
Age at release: 43
- Richard O'Barry as Driver
Age at release: 42
- Shawn McAllister as Hood
Age at release: 37
- Shelley Spurlock as Sarah Wylie
Age at release: 21
Age at release: 11
- Arnie Ross as Eddie Frost
Age at release: Unknown
- Barbara Keegan as News Staff
Age at release: Unknown
- Phanie Napoli as Nickie
Age at release: Unknown
- Oswaldo Calvo as John
Age at release: Unknown
- Sharon Anderson as Secretary
Age at release: Unknown
- Clardy Malugen as Donna
Age at release: Unknown
- Jody Wilson as Raggedy Lady
Age at release: Unknown
- Pat Sullivan as Meersma
Age at release: Unknown
- Ted Bartsch as Beverage Manager
Age at release: Unknown
- Sugar Ray Mann as Copy Boy
Age at release: Unknown