Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice

1981

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 party. When she 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.

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

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71
Very Good

Film Detail

Genre
Drama - Thriller
Length
1 hr. 57 mins.
US Theatrical Release
December 18, 1981
US Box Office
$40,716,963 (#2242 of 7281)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.85:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Sony Pictures
Released
November 8, 2011
Acquired Date
May 25, 2021
Times Seen
0 Times
Last Watched
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Actors

Paul Newman
Paul Newman
Sally Field
Sally Field
Bob Balaban
Bob Balaban
Melinda Dillon
Melinda Dillon
Luther Adler
Luther Adler
Barry Primus
Barry Primus
Josef Sommer
Josef Sommer
John Harkins
John Harkins
Don Hood
Don Hood
Wilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley

Directors

Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack

Producers

Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack

Writers

Kurt Luedtke
Kurt Luedtke

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User Reviews

Ratings

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RT Fresh
81%
Tomatometer
27 votes
RT Hot
64%
Popcornmeter
166 votes
METASCORE
64
12 votes
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
15,673 votes

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