Absence Of Malice 1981  
 Genres: Legal Drama, Tragedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller 
 Country: United States Of America  
 Director: David McGiffert, Rafael Elortegui, Sydney Pollack, Wilma Garscadden-Gahret  
 Duration: 1h 56m  
 Year: 1981  
 Actors: Paul Newman, Sally Field, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Luther Adler, Barry Primus, Josef Sommer, John Harkins, Don Hood, Wilford Brimley, Arnie Ross, Phanie Napoli, Shelley Spurlock, Shawn McAllister, Joe Petrullo, William Kerwin, Oswaldo Calvo, Clardy Malugen 

Storyline: 
   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.