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Absence of Malice

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81 Ratings
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1981

Drama

1h 56m

7+ (PG)

When prosecutor Elliot Rosen leaks to naive, but well-meaning, Miami reporter Megan Carter that liquor wholesaler Mike Gallagher is suspected in the murder of the local longshoreman union president, Gallagher's life begins to unravel.

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More Information on Absence of Malice

When prosecutor Elliot Rosen leaks to naive, but well-meaning, Miami reporter Megan Carter that liquor wholesaler Mike Gallagher is suspected in the murder of the local longshoreman union president, Gallagher's life begins to unravel. Absence of Malice featuring Sally Field and Paul Newman is streaming with subscription on Philo, streaming with subscription on fuboTV, free on Tubi, and 4 others. It's a drama and romance movie.

Drama

Romance

1981

7+ (PG)

1h56m

US

Director

Sydney Pollack

Megan Carter

Sally Field

Michael Colin Gallagher

Paul Newman

Elliott Rosen

Bob Balaban

James A. Quinn

Don Hood

Teresa Perrone

Melinda Dillon

Robert Waddell

Barry Primus

Santos Malderone

Luther Adler

James J. Wells

Wilford Brimley

Eddie Frost

Arnie Ross

News Staff

Barbara Keegan

News Staff

Barry Hober

Executive Producer

Ronald L. Schwary

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81 Ratings
#5322of all Movies

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The movie "Absence of Malice" is praised for having a highly satisfying ending. Overall, the reviews suggest a positive reception, though one review describes it as just "fine," indicating a mixed opinion on certain aspects.

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