In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
Original title
Absence of Malice
Released
11/19/1981
Origin country
US
Genre
Drama, Romance
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Mirage Enterprises
Budget
$12,000,000.00
Revenue
$40,716,963.00
Runtime
1hr 56min
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.
This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.