Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice is a 1981 film which tells the story of the son of a dead Mafia boss who discovers that he has become a front-page story on the local newspaper indicating that he is being investigated for a murder he didn't commit. It stars Paul Newman, Sally Field, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon and Wilford Brimley.

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1981 - Mafia - Paul Newman - Sally Field - Bob Balaban - Melinda Dillon - Wilford Brimley

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The movie was written by Kurt Luedtke and David Rayfiel (uncredited) and directed by Sydney Pollack.

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Kurt Luedtke - David Rayfiel - Sydney Pollack

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It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Paul Newman), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Melinda Dillon) and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen.

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Academy Awards - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen

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