Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice

1981 · 116 min · EN · PG · 6.6 (177 votes)
Dir. Sydney Pollack · Starring Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Luther Adler, Barry Primus · Music Dave Grusin

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

CrimeDramaRomance

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.

VIBE

A gripping legal thriller where journalistic ambition clashes with personal integrity. It's a tense, character-driven drama that explores the heavy consequences of a story gone wrong, leaving a somber, thought-provoking impression.

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