Absence of Malice
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Drama, Romance
Budget: $12,000,000 | Revenue : $40,716,963
Runtime: 116 minutes
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Barbara Keegan
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Phanie Napoli
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Shelley Spurlock
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Shawn McAllister
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Joe Petrullo
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William Kerwin
Played Walker
Oswaldo Calvo
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Sharon Anderson
Played Secretary
Ilse Earl
Played Nun
John DiSanti
Played Longshoreman
Rachel Jacobs
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Clardy Malugen
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Jody Wilson
Played Raggedy Lady
Pat Sullivan
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Bill Hindman
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Patricia Matzdorff
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Ted Bartsch
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Richard O'Barry
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Chuck Lupo
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Laurie V. Logan
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Gary Van Auken
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Diane Zolten
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Kathy Suergiu
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Jeff Gillen
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John Archie
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Timothy Hawkins
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