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Absence of Malice (1981)

Absence of Malice (1981)
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In this legal drama from director Sydney Pollack, Sally Field stars as Megan, an ambitious newpaper reporter who, based on information from FBI investigator Rosen, played by Bob Balaban, writes a scathing article that implicates Gallagher, a reclusive business-owner played by Paul Newman, in the recent disappearance of a labor leader. When Gallagher confronts Megan and sets her straight, the two team together to prove his innocence and have a few romantic interludes along the way. Wilford Brimley and Melinda Dillon also star. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

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Starring:
Paul Newman, Sally Field, (more)
Director(s):
Sydney Pollack
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
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Synopsis of Absence of Malice

In this legal drama from director Sydney Pollack, Sally Field stars as Megan, an ambitious newpaper reporter who, based on information from FBI investigator Rosen, played by Bob Balaban, writes a scathing article that implicates Gallagher, a reclusive business-owner played by Paul Newman, in the recent disappearance of a labor leader. When Gallagher confronts Megan and sets her straight, the two team together to prove his innocence and have a few romantic interludes along the way. Wilford Brimley and Melinda Dillon also star. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
116 mins

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Director(s):
Sydney Pollack
Writer(s):
Kurt Luedtke
Producer(s):
Terence Marsh, Sydney Pollack
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Violence, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Adult Language)
Categories:
Drama
Absence of Malice Awards:
  • 1982 - Berlin International Film Festival - Special Mention
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    Amy and Joseph E.

    Loved this flick. It may be a bit slow, but it's not meant to be a hard-charging, full-speed-ahead movie. This movie comes on the heels of Watergate, and it explores the right of private citizens to maintain that privacy. It also deals with the government's right to investigate and leak info about individuals. The movie is much more layered that it first seems, and it demonstrates that people's actions (sometimes) have dire consequences. I liked it. Wilford Brimley shows up at the end and delivers a great performance as a down-home yet smart government lawyer.

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    Megan E.

    Really interesting film, dated but still good. Field and the other actors give very good performances but Newman deserved the Oscar nod he received for this performance. What an amazing actor! Definitely worth watching!

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    HOWARLENE S W.

    This movie kept my interest to the very end. It was a mind teaser - very thought provoking. The characters were well defined.

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