Absence of Malice

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

Sinopse

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.

6.6
1981
Released
1h 56m

Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

$12,000,000.00

Revenue

$40,716,963.00

Keywords

#murder
#prosecutor
#newspaper reporter
#labor union
#legal thriller

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Reviews

@narrator56about 5 years ago

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 cour