Absence of Malice (1981)

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

116 min★ 6.9 · 16,854 votes

• Drama
• Romance
• Thriller

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.

Release date

March 5, 1982

Country of origin

United States

Budget

$12,000,000

Box office

$40,716,963