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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.
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- Where can I watch Absence of Malice online?
- You can stream Absence of Malice on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Absence of Malice come out?
- Absence of Malice was released in 1981.
- What genre is Absence of Malice?
- Absence of Malice is a drama, romance, and crime film.
- How long is Absence of Malice?
- Absence of Malice runs about 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- Who stars in Absence of Malice?
- Absence of Malice stars Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, and Melinda Dillon.
- How is Absence of Malice rated?
- Absence of Malice currently scores 6.6 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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