7.0
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Absence of Malice (1981)
Absence of Malice (1981)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critiques the ethical failings and abuses of power within both the press and the justice system, focusing on the devastating impact on an innocent individual. Its central message champions truth, accountability, and individual justice, themes that transcend specific political ideologies.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its release era. Its narrative primarily explores themes of journalistic ethics and the consequences of media actions, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays a devout Catholic character, Teresa Perrone, whose faith and community are central to her identity. Her tragic demise, caused by false accusations and subsequent social ostracization within her religious community, is depicted with profound sympathy, positioning the audience to condemn the irresponsible journalism and societal judgment rather than the faith itself.
Absence of Malice does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The plot centers on a liquor wholesaler falsely implicated in a crime by a newspaper and his subsequent actions, with no elements related to queer identity.
The film "Absence of Malice" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on journalistic ethics and the impact of false reporting on individuals, without incorporating any transgender-related plot points or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Absence of Malice is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical gender baselines to compare against. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Absence of Malice is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this film, thus lacking a prior established race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.6
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8.2
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