Absence of Malice

The story

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

Sally FieldMegan Carter

Paul NewmanMichael Colin Gallagher

Bob BalabanElliott Rosen

Melinda DillonTeresa Perrone

Luther AdlerSantos Malderone

Barry PrimusRobert Waddell

Josef SommerMcAdam

John HarkinsDavidek

Don HoodJames A. Quinn

Wilford BrimleyJames J. Wells

Arnie Ross

Arnie RossEddie Frost

Barbara KeeganNews Staff