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Absence of Malice (Blu-ray Disc, 2011)

Sydney Pollack, Paul Newman | Theatrical release: 1981 | Rating: PG (MPAA)
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Movie 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.Written by American journalist Kurt Luedtke, ABSENCE OF MALICE takes an honest look at the world of journalism. Its dialogue and characters are of the upmost realism. Newman delivers a riveting performance as the innocent "patsy," fingered by the government. Director Pollack and writer Kurt Luedtke team up again four years after this film to script the epic OUT OF AFRICA.

Product Details
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Rating: PG (MPAA)
  • Film Country: USA
  • UPC: 014381753158

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Genre:Dramas
Format:Blu-ray Disc

Director:Sydney Pollack
Leading Role:Paul Newman
eBay Product ID: EPID110980742
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Editorial reviews

"...A whale of a good story with something important to say..."
Variety - Har. (11/18/1981)

"...Unusual and rewarding....One of [Newman's] better characters in years..."
New York Times - Janet Maslin (11/19/1981)

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Created: 10/04/06

Absence of Malice (1998, DVD)

Elliott Rosen is an obsessive prosecutor who is desperate to get some inside info on the "mob." He steps in to a moral grey area in his pursuit. Knowing that Michael Colin Gallagher (Paul Newman) is innocent of any crime he plans to push him into finding out who did it. The plan is simple he will leak the false fact out, through reporter Megan Carter (Sally Field), that Gallagher is being investigated. This information has a negative impact on Gallagher's business. Further pursuit leads to a death of the innocent. Naturally the paper that prints this has no intention of retracting. Gallagher finds a unique solution. See if you can spot it.
This movie does not make an immediate impact on you with the exception of Brimley's final confrontation speech. However repeated viewing brings out the subtleties that will make this one of your favorite movies for years to come.

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Created: 11/18/05

The Sly Fox Gets Revenge

If you enjoy watching films in which arrogant people get their comeuppance, you'll enjoy this one. Paul Newman deftly shows how an astute, calculating "avenger" can turn the tables on those who have hurt his business and a dear friend. Sally Fields gives a credible performance as a self-absorbed, "champion of truth" journalist who's oblivious to the impact of her stories on people's lives and livelihood. Wilford Brimley is at his best when he "reads the riot act" to each one of the "culprits" in the climactic confrontation scene, and, in doing so, ties together the loose ends of the film's storyline. While the movie lacks the action (and pace) of many popular films today, it rewards the thoughtful, patient viewer who appreciates watching a carefully executed revenge. It's one of my all-time favorites. I've seen this film about a half dozen times over a period of years and still enjoy it as much today as I did when I first saw it on the big screen.

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Created: 06/17/08

Absence of Malice

This is a great movie. Great acting and a great story line. This movie shows how it is in the newspaper business. Truth is set aside for the headlines and people get hurt. In this movie Paul Newman turns the tables on the press and the local government.

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Created: 10/03/10

Loved this movie!

I could not find this movie at any local stores and was very happy when I found it on Ebay ! I like any movie with Sally Fields in it, so this went well with my collection. There is nothing that I dislike about this movie.

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Created: 12/07/08

Highly Recommend this movie

Paul Neuman and Sally Field are both outstanding! Great story line with an unspecting twist. Fantastic!

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