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.
Full Cast of Absence of Malice
Sally Field
as Megan Carter
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Paul Newman
as Michael Colin Gallagher
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Bob Balaban
as Elliott Rosen
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Arnie Ross
as Eddie Frost
Barry Hober
as News Staff
Phanie Napoli
as Nickie
Shelley Spurlock
as Sarah Wylie
Joe Petrullo
as Hood
Oswaldo Calvo
as John
Sharon Anderson
as Secretary
Ilse Earl
as Nun
Rachel Jacobs
Clardy Malugen
as Donna
Pat Sullivan
as Meersma
Bill Hindman
as Priest
Patricia Matzdorff
as Susan
Sugar Ray Mann
as Copy Boy
Richard O'Barry
as Driver
Chuck Lupo
as Dock Boy
Laurie V. Logan
as McAdam's Assistant
Gary Van Auken
as Marshall
Diane Zolten
as Reporter
Kathy Suergiu
as Reporter
John Archie
as FBI Agent
Timothy Hawkins
as FBI Agent
Ricardo Márquez
as FBI Agent
Crew of Absence of Malice
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