UNITED STATES · 1981

Absence of Malice

Name: Absence of Malice
Released: 1981

Sydney Pollack

journalistic ethics false accusation media responsibility collateral damage redemption

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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.

Year1981

CountryUnited States

DirectorSydney Pollack

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