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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
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.
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.
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.
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 supposed crime was committed but it involves an innocent...
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- Sydney Pollack
- PG
- Paul Newman
Absence Of Malice. 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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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.
