Absence of Malice
Nov 19, 1981 | IMDB 6.6
116 min Watch NowDrama, Romance
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.
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Hotel Rwanda
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Ghost
The Silence of the Lambs
Fargo
Amadeus
Strange Days
Once Upon a Time in America
True Romance
Insomnia
Mala Noche
Lost Highway
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IMDB 5.7 | Mar , 1999
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IMDB 5.4 | Mar , 1984
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IMDB 6.9 | Jan , 2006
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IMDB 6.7 | Dec , 1995
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IMDB 7.2 | Oct , 2001
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IMDB 5.8 | Dec , 2006
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IMDB 7.5 | Feb , 2006
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IMDB 7.7 | Dec , 2004
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IMDB 7.4 | Sep , 1999
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IMDB 8.6 | Dec , 1974
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IMDB 8.3 | Feb , 1991
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IMDB 7.9 | Mar , 1996
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IMDB 8 | Sep , 1984
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IMDB 7 | Oct , 1995
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IMDB 8.4 | May , 1984
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IMDB 7.5 | Sep , 1993
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IMDB 6.9 | May , 2002
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IMDB 6.2 | May , 1988
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IMDB 7.5 | Jan , 1997
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