1981 Release
BO Notes
- Domestic BO refers to the film's original uninterrupted U.S. and Canada theatrical release. Re-releases are excluded.
- Worldwide BO refers to the film's lifetime worldwide theatrical gross.
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Absence of Malice adds another data point to the site's archive of theatrical performance and cast-role classification. Its domestic total gives the page a concrete theatrical baseline without overstating the film's wider cultural position. Because no worldwide total is currently imported, the domestic theatrical record carries the main analytical weight.
Led by Sally Field, the film has a straightforward cast connection within Hollywood Rankings. This keeps the page focused on commercial performance and actor connections rather than plot summary.