Absence of Malice Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
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, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
11/19/1981
DVD Release Date:
04/15/1998
Rating:
PG
Run Time:
116 min.
Distributor(s):
Sony
Production Co.:
Columbia Pictures
Director(s):
Themes:
Miscarriage of Justice, Members of the Press, Work Ethics
Tone:
Angry, Earnest, Matter-of-Fact, Tense
Keywords:
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), courtroom, false-accusation, investigator, journalism, media, newspaper, reporter, revenge, suicide, suicide-attempt
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
