Absence Of Malice (1981)
Average Rating: 6.6/10
Reviews Counted: 22
Fresh: 19 | Rotten: 3
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Average Rating: 5.9/10
Critic Reviews: 6
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 2
No consensus yet.
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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
Jan 1, 2003 Wide
Mar 31, 1998
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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Cast
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Paul Newman
Gallagher, Michael Gall... -
Sally Field
Megan, Megan Carter -
Bob Balaban
Rosen -
Melinda Dillon
Teresa -
Luther Adler
Malderone -
Barry Primus
Waddell -
Josef Sommer
McAdam -
John Harkins
Davidek -
Don Hood
Quinn -
Wilford Brimley
Wells -
Ted Bartsch
Beverage Manager -
Alfredo Alvarez Calderon
Rodriquez -
Oswaldo Calvo
John -
Ilse Earl
Nun -
Bill Hindman
Priest -
Rooney Kerwin
Walker -
Shawn McAllister
Mobster -
Anna Marie Napoles
Nickie -
Joe Petrullo
Mobster -
Arnie Ross
Eddie Frost -
Lee Sandman
News Staff -
Shelley Spurlock
Sarah Wylie -
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Jodie Wilson
Ragged Lady -
Jeff Gillen
3rd Reporter -
Mark Harris
News Staff -
Sharon Anderson
Secretary -
John Archie
FBI Agent -
Laurie V. Logan
McAdam's Assistant -
Jack McDermott
News Staff -
Patrick Sullivan
Meersma -
Timothy Hawkins
FBI Agent -
Diane Zolten
Reporter -
John DiSanti
Longshoreman -
Barry Hober
News Staff
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All Critics (23) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (3) | DVD (1)
Absence of Malice does not invalidate All the President's Men. But with entertainment values -- and a moral sense -- every bit as high as that film's, it observes that there is an underside to journalistic gallantry.
A splendidly disturbing look at the power of sloppy reporting to inflict harm on the innocent.
Impeccably liberal in its orientation to 'issues,' his avoids the excesses of Stanley Kramer-like telegraphy, only to come up looking aesthetically wet.
Top CriticI not only liked this movie despite its factual and ethical problems -- I'm not even so sure they matter so much to most viewers.
What Mr. Pollack's movies lack in momentum, they make up for in quiet gravity.
The picture has a smug, demoralizing sense of pervasive corruption.
A solid, absorbing drama.
Well-meaning liberal message story.
Despite good intentions, this uneven drama might disturb women as the journalist played by Sally Field is not only irresponsible but also not very bright; Paul Newman compensates with a strong turn.
gripping little thriller
Além de errar ao não condenar os absurdos cometidos pela repórter vivida por Field, o filme inclui um romance forçado e implausível. Definitivamente, não envelheceu bem.
Superbly observed.
The ultimate conclusion of the film will leave you thoughtful and even perhaps a touch sad -- rare for any film, and even more rare for a thriller.
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Foreign Titles
- Absence of Malice (1981) (DE)
- Absence of Malice (1981) (UK)
