Absence of Malice
News reporter Megan Carter is duped into publishing a false story about Michael Gallagher, a man suspected of racketeering. He possesses an alibi for the moment the crime was said to have occurred—but that alibi involves an innocent party. When he reveals the truth and the paper runs it, tragedy follows, forcing Carter to reckon with the responsibilities of her profession as she is confronted by Gallagher.
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Sydney Pollack
David McGiffert
Wilma Garscadden-Gahret
Rafael Elortegui
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Peter McGinn
Sidney Pollack has directed a lot of excellent movies but Absence of Malice, one of his lower profile efforts, is my favorite Pollack film. Paul Newman is excellent, of course, and Sally Fields holds her own portraying a reporter who is both ambitious and caring. The supporting cast is also good, especially the late Wilford Brimley as the razor sharp tobacco chewing “aw shucks“ Officer of the court late in the movie. In a way, this is a thinking man’s revenge film, without the violence. The Paul Newman character attempts to use the ambition and the zeal of those who have targeted him against them. There are traces of humor to be found also, and pockets of romance. I have watched it a few times and probably will again.
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The directors of Absence of Malice are Sydney Pollack, David McGiffert, Wilma Garscadden-Gahret, and Rafael Elortegui.
The cast of Absence of Malice includes Paul Newman as Michael Colin Gallagher, Bob Balaban as Elliott Rosen, Wilford Brimley as James J. Wells, Shelley Spurlock as Sarah Wylie, Josef Sommer as McAdam, Joe Petrullo as Hood, Sally Field as Megan Carter, Melinda Dillon as Teresa Perrone, Barry Primus as Robert Waddell, Laurie V. Logan as McAdam's Assistant, Jody Wilson as Raggedy Lady, Sharon Anderson as Secretary, and more.
The duration of Absence of Malice is 1h 56 mins.
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Absence of Malice was released on 19 Nov 1981.
Absence of Malice is listed under Drama, Romance, and Crime on Fanbiz.
Absence of Malice has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 9.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "Sidney Pollack has directed a lot of excellent movies but Absence of Malice, one of his lower profile efforts, is my favorite Pollack film. Paul Newman is excellent, of course,..."
