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Absence of Malice (1981)

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

  • Nov 19, 1981
  • 1h 56m
  • PG

6.6/10

TMDB user score
265 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Absence of Malice is a 1981 drama and romance film directed by Sydney Pollack. Its leading cast includes Sally Field, Paul Newman and Bob Balaban. It runs for 1 hour 56 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Time needed
1 hour 56 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.6/10 from 265 TMDB votes

Trailer

Absence of Malice (1981) Original Trailer [HD] · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Sally Field Megan Carter
  • Paul Newman Michael Colin Gallagher
  • Bob Balaban Elliott Rosen
  • Melinda Dillon Teresa Perrone
  • Luther Adler Santos Malderone
  • Barry Primus Robert Waddell
  • Josef Sommer McAdam
  • John Harkins Davidek
  • Don Hood James A. Quinn
  • Wilford Brimley James J. Wells
  • Arnie Ross Eddie Frost
  • Barbara Keegan News Staff
  • Barry Hober News Staff
  • Phanie Napoli Nickie
  • Shelley Spurlock Sarah Wylie
  • Shawn McAllister Hood
  • Joe Petrullo Hood
  • William Kerwin Walker

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