Absence of Malice (1981 - PG)

“Absence of Malice” picks up three years after the murder of an alleged union striker.  The suspect: Mike Gallagher, son of a former Mafia boss.  When a young female reporter gets involved in the case things turn messy as “bad” facts and “false” leads get printed.  In an attempt to rectify her wrongs Megan Carter begins a more personal approach to her investigation.  But sometimes there’s a fine line between business and pleasure and there are certain lines you don’t cross, certain stories you don’t tell, and certain rules you always follow, like “Absent of Malice”.

The cast includes: Paul Newman, Sally Field, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, and Wilford Brimley.

Written by: Kurt Luedtke.

Directed by: Sydney Pollack.

The ABSENCE OF MALICE Review

Genre: Drama, Romance.

Tagline: “Mr. Gallagher, to the best of our knowledge the story is true.”