Absence of Malice 1981
6.9 / 10
Absence of Malice
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.
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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Full Cast & Crew
... Megan Carter
... Michael Colin Gallagher
... Elliott Rosen
... Teresa Perrone
... Santos Malderone
... Robert Waddell
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See All 1 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by 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.
Release Date:
Nov 19, 1981 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 56`
MMPA Rating:
PG
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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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.
Cast & Crew of
Absence of Malice
Directors & Credit Writers
... Second Assistant Director
... Assistant Director
... Script Supervisor
Cast
... Megan Carter
... Michael Colin Gallagher
... Elliott Rosen
... Teresa Perrone
... Santos Malderone
... Robert Waddell
... McAdam
... Davidek
... James A. Quinn
... James J. Wells
AR
Arnie Ross... Eddie Frost
... News Staff
BH
Barry Hober... News Staff
... Nickie
... Sarah Wylie
... Hood
JP
Joe Petrullo... Hood
... Walker
... John
... Secretary
Produced By
... Production Coordinator
... Publicist
... Producer
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