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Absence of Malice

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Absence of Malice
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116 min.
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United States United States
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Genre
Mystery | Journalism
Synopsis
While investigating the death of a local union leader, an ambitious young reporter (Sally Field as Megan) becomes involved in a dangerous triangle of love, deceit, and national espionage. After all story leads fall through, shady government agent Rosen cajoles Megan into befriending financier, Gallagher (Paul Newman), a man with filial ties to the Mafia. Becoming Gallagher's confidant, Megan conducts a secret investigation of his life and is soon convinced that Gallagher is involved with the murder. Megan then publishes an article containing a staggering amount of incriminating evidence against him.
Awards
1981: 3 Nominations for Oscar: Best Actor (Paul Newman), Supporting Actress (Dillon), Screenplay
1981: 2 Nominations Golden Globes: Best Actress - Drama (Field) and Screenplay
1981: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Original Drama Screenplay
1981: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nominated for Best Supp. Actress (Dillon)
1982: Berlin Film Festival: Official Selection. Honourable Mention
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Absence of Malice
1981
Sydney Pollack
6.3
(2,596)
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