Absence of Malice (1981)
- Starring:
- Paul Newman, Sally Field, (more)
- Director(s):
- Sydney Pollack
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
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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, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 116 mins
Complete Cast:
- Paul Newman - Gallagher
- Bob Balaban - Rosen
- Luther Adler - Malderone
- Josef Sommer - McAdam
- Don Hood - Quinn
- Ted Bartsch - Beverage Manager
- Barry Hober - News Staff
- Anna Marie Napoles - Nickie
- Jack McDermott - News Staff
- Shelley Spurlock - Sarah Wylie
- Diane Zolten - Reporter
- Timothy Hawkins - FBI Agent
- Ilse Earl - Nun
- Joe Petrullo - Mobster
- Bill Hindman - Priest
- Shawn McAllister - Mobster
- Rooney Kerwin - Walker
- Sally Field - Megan
- Melinda Dillon - Teresa
- Barry Primus - Waddell
- John Harkins - Davidek
- Wilford Brimley - Wells
- Laurie V. Logan - McAdam's Assistant
- John Archie - FBI Agent
- Arnie Ross - Eddie Frost
- Mark Harris - News Staff
- Jodie Wilson - Ragged Lady
- Alfredo Alvarez Calderon - Rodriquez
- Patrick Sullivan - Meersma
- Jeff Gillen - 3rd Reporter
- Sharon Anderson - Secretary
- Oswaldo Calvo - John
- John DiSanti - Longshoreman
- Lee Sandman - News Staff
- Director(s):
- Sydney Pollack
- Writer(s):
- Kurt Luedtke
- Producer(s):
- Terence Marsh, Sydney Pollack
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Situations, Adult Language, Not For Children, Violence)
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- 1982 - Absence of Malice - Berlin International Film Festival - Special Mention
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