Absence of Malice (1981)

Directors:

Sydney Pollack

Writers:

Actors:

Barry Hober, Barbara Keegan, Arnie Ross, Wilford Brimley, Luther Adler, John Harkins

Synopsis:

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.
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Absence of Malice (1981)

Paul Newman is exactly what he should be for the role of did-he-or-didn't-he murderer. Charming, funny, and vulnerable. The two-hour runtime seems excessive for the story, though.
sabrina
March 12, 2012