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Absence of Malice

1981 • 1h56m Drama, Romance

Rating

6.6/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Sydney Pollack

Screenplay

Kurt Luedtke

David Rayfiel

Cast

Sally Field

Paul Newman

Bob Balaban

Release date

11/19/1981

Status

Released

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$40,716,963

Origin country

US

Vote count

237