Absence of Malice — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Sydney Pollack

• Sally Field
  as Megan Carter
• Paul Newman
  as Michael Colin Gallagher
• Bob Balaban
  as Elliott Rosen
• Melinda Dillon
  as Teresa Perrone
• Luther Adler
  as Santos Malderone
• Barry Primus
  as Robert Waddell

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