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    Absence of Malice

    PG1981 · Drama · 1h 56m

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  1. Absence of Malice is a 1981 American drama neo noir thriller film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Paul Newman, Sally Field, Wilford Brimley, Melinda Dillon and Bob Balaban. The title refers to one of the defenses against libel defamation , and is used in journalism classes to illustrate the conflict between disclosing damaging personal ...

  2. Dec 18, 1981 · A liquor wholesaler is falsely accused of a murder by a journalist and the FBI, and tries to clear his name. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Oscar-nominated film.

    • (15K)
    • Drama, Romance, Thriller
    • Sydney Pollack
    • 1981-12-18
  3. A romantic thriller about a reporter (Sally Field) who falls in love with a suspect (Paul Newman) in a murder investigation. Ebert praises the performances and the plot, but criticizes the journalistic ethics and the editors' laxity.

  4. A liquor wholesaler is falsely accused of murder by a prosecutor and a reporter, and tries to clear his name and protect his friend. The web page provides multiple summaries of the plot, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ of the film.

  5. 81% Tomatometer 27 Reviews. Fresh audience score. 63% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings. Megan Carter is a reporter duped into running an untrue story on Michael Gallagher, a suspected racketeer. He ...

    • (27)
    • Sydney Pollack
    • PG
    • Paul Newman
  6. When reporter Megan gets a tip from the local DA office, she prints a story implicating a warehouse owner in the disappearance of a union head. Desperate to prove his innocence, the business owner confronts Megan and they team up in pursuit of the truth. 1,922 IMDb 6.9 1 h 56 min 1981. X-Ray PG.

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  8. Directed by Sydney PollackStarring Paul Newman and Sally FieldReleased by Columbia Pictures and Mirage Enterprises Official Release: December 18, 1981

    • 2 min
    • 302
    • Abandoned Theater
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