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Absence of Malice (1981)
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When a prosecutor leaks a false story that a liquor warehouse owner is involved in the murder of an union head, the man's life begins to unravel. Director:Sydney Pollack |
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Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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4 wins
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4 nominations
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Cast
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| Paul Newman | ... |
Gallagher
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| Sally Field | ... |
Megan
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| Bob Balaban | ... |
Rosen
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| Melinda Dillon | ... |
Teresa
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Luther Adler | ... |
Malderone
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Barry Primus | ... |
Waddell
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| Josef Sommer | ... |
McAdam
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John Harkins | ... |
Davidek
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Don Hood | ... |
Quinn
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| Wilford Brimley | ... |
Wells
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Arnie Ross | ... |
Eddie Frost
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Phanie Napoli | ... |
Nickie
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| Shelley Spurlock | ... |
Sarah Wylie
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| Shawn McAllister | ... |
Hood 1
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Joe Petrullo | ... |
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Storyline
Michael Colin Gallagher is the son of a long dead Mafia boss who is a simple liquor warehouse owner. Frustrated in his attempt to solve a murder of a union head, a prosecutor leaks a false story that Gallagher is a target of the investigation, hoping that he will tell them something for protection. As his life begins to unravel, others are hurt by the story. Megan Carter, the reporter, is in the clear under the Absence of Malice rule in slander and libel cases. Knowing nothing to trade to the prosecutors, Gallagher must regain control of his life on different ground. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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The D.A., Feds and the police set her up to write the story that explodes his world. Now he's going to write the book on getting even. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ausencia de malicia See more »Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$64,775 (USA) (22 November 1981) (2 Screens)Gross:
$40,716,963 (USA) (28 March 1982)Company Credits
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Michael Colin Gallagher: How about Friday?
Megan Carter: Okay!
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Trivia
Writer Kurt Luedtke, a veteran newspaperman, based the protagonist of this film on the real-life son of a reputed gangster in Detroit. The alleged gangster was tried and convicted of the crime. At his retrial potential jurors were asked if they had seen this movie, to determine if they would be prejudiced in their evaluation of the evidence. Ultimately the gangster and his partner were both convicted and sentenced to jail terms for labor-related extortion. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Teresa talks with Meg in the park, Teresa's cigarette jumps from her left to right hand. See more »Quotes
Megan Carter: I am free every night this week but Friday.Michael Colin Gallagher: How about Friday?
Megan Carter: Okay!
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