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