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.
Movie Absence of Malice
A man and a woman kiss, and we then see them the next morning...he's fully dressed and she's in bed covered by sheets.
A man grabs at a woman and tears her shirt some, but it's in anger, not sexual.
Violence & Gore
mild
Violence & Gore Reason
A man shakes a woman up out of anger.
Profanity
mild
Profanity Reason
Some mild swearing...a couple sh*t...quite a few religious profanities
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
moderate
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Reason
Some smoking and a couple references to addiction.
Some social drinking.