Absence of Malice (1981)
Absence of Malice is a 1981 drama movie directed by Sydney Pollack, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Sally Field, Paul Newman and Bob Balaban.
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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What is Absence of Malice about?
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.
When was Absence of Malice released?
Absence of Malice was released on 19 November 1981.
How long is Absence of Malice?
Absence of Malice runs 1h 56m.
Who made Absence of Malice?
Absence of Malice was directed by Sydney Pollack.
Where can I watch Absence of Malice?
Absence of Malice is available on The Roku Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast
- Sally Field as Megan Carter
- Paul Newman as Michael Colin Gallagher
- Bob Balaban as Elliott Rosen
- Melinda Dillon as Teresa Perrone
- Luther Adler as Santos Malderone
- Barry Primus as Robert Waddell
- Josef Sommer as McAdam
- John Harkins as Davidek
- Don Hood as James A. Quinn
- Wilford Brimley as James J. Wells
- Arnie Ross as Eddie Frost
- Barbara Keegan as News Staff