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Absence of Malice

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

6.6(263)19811h 56m3

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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Status
Released
Budget
$12M
Box office
$40.7M
Language
English
  • murder
  • prosecutor
  • newspaper reporter
  • labor union
  • legal thriller

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremierePGWashington, D.C.15 Nov 1981
    • PremierePGLos Angeles, California17 Nov 1981
    • Theatrical (limited)PG19 Nov 1981
    • TheatricalPG18 Dec 1981
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical125 Mar 1982
  • HungaryHU

    • TheatricalKN18 Oct 1984
  • IrelandIE

    • TheatricalPG28 May 1982
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical5 Mar 1982
  • JapanJP

    • TheatricalR18+20 Feb 1982
  • PortugalPT

    • Theatrical4 Mar 1982

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Absence of Malice was released on 19 November 1981.

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    Peter McGinn

    9/19/2020

    9/10

    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.…

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