# Absence of Malice (1981)

> A Miami liquor wholesaler retaliates against the federal investigators and journalist who turn an unverified mob allegation into a public scandal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11762

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime
- Director: Sydney Pollack
- Cast: Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon, Luther Adler, Barry Primus, Josef Sommer, John Harkins
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081974/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serious, uneasy, restrained, thoughtful movie night, classic film night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of media ethics and personal redemption unfolds in the heart of Miami.

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