Absence of Malice

Release date: Nov 19, 1981

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.

DramaRomance

Top Cast

Megan Carter

Michael Colin Gallagher

Elliott Rosen

Teresa Perrone

Santos Malderone

Robert Waddell

McAdam

Davidek

James A. Quinn

James J. Wells

Eddie Frost

News Staff

News Staff

Nickie

Sarah Wylie

Hood

Hood

Walker

John

Secretary

Nun

Longshoreman

Donna

Raggedy Lady

Meersma

Priest

Susan

Beverage Manager

Copy Boy

Driver

Dock Boy

McAdam's Assistant

Marshall

Reporter

Reporter

Reporter

FBI Agent

FBI Agent

FBI Agent

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