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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 ...
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, reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Oscar-nominated film.
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- Drama, Romance, Thriller
- Sydney Pollack
- 1981-12-18
Roger Ebert praises the performances of Sally Field and Paul Newman in this thriller about a reporter and a liquor distributor, but criticizes the film's factual and ethical problems. He suggests two ways to approach the movie: as a social critique or as a romantic drama.
A liquor wholesaler is falsely accused of murder by a prosecutor and a reporter, and tries to clear his name and protect his friend. Read the full plot summary, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia and FAQ of this drama film starring Paul Newman and Sally Field.
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. 1,930 IMDb 6.9 1 h 56 min 1981. X-Ray PG.
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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- Drama
- PG
Jul 28, 2003 · A drama romance film starring Paul Newman and Sally Field about a reporter who defames a businessman under investigation. Watch clips, read synopsis, cast and crew, awards and reviews on Turner Classic Movies.
