Absence Of Malice

1981 • 116 minutes

About this movie

In America, can a man be guilty until proven innocent? Suppose you picked up this morning's newspaper and your life was a front page headline... and everything they said was accurate but not true. This is the dilemma that must be faced in this timely drama about the incredible power of the press. Michael Gallagher (played by Paul Newman in an Oscar®-nominated role) reads in the paper that he is the subject of a criminal investigation. Suddenly, everything he has ever worked for is in jeopardy. He confronts the author, Megan Carter (Sally Field), a relentless investigative reporter. Together they learn that the story was purposely leaked to Carter as part of a plot by the chief investigator. Gallagher's life hangs in the balance as he and Carter try to uncover the truth. (Original Title - Absence Of Malice) © 1981 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

this is the best. it shows how our media can manipulate the public into believing anything they print without merit or truth to back it up. makes me wonder about this COVID-19 pandemic.

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