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Absence of Malice

In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?

1981 PG 1h 56m

CrimeDramaRomance

6.6/10 TMDB Score261 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleAbsence of Malice
Release dateDec 18, 1981
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)PG
Keywordsmurder, newspaper reporter, legal thriller, prosecutor, labor union

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★ 6.6/10

261 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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What is Absence of Malice about?

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.

When was Absence of Malice released?

Absence of Malice was released on Dec 18, 1981 (status: Released).

Who directed Absence of Malice?

Sydney Pollack directed Absence of Malice.

What is the TMDB rating of Absence of Malice?

Absence of Malice has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 261 votes.