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Absence of Malice (1981)

Movie"In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?"
Audience Score
66
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PG 1 hr 56 minDec 18th, 1981Drama, Romance
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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.
StarringSally FieldPaul NewmanBob Balaban
DirectorSydney Pollack
WritersKurt LuedtkeDavid Rayfiel

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 18th, 1981
On DVD & Blu-ray:March 31st, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$12,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$40,716,963 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Ronald L. Schwary
Production Companies:Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures
Movie Tags:
murderlabor unionnewspaper reporterlegal thrillerprosecutor