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Absolute Power is a 1997 American political action thriller film produced by, directed by, and starring Clint Eastwood as a master jewel thief who witnesses the killing of a woman by Secret Service agents. The screenplay by William Goldman is based on the 1996 novel Absolute Power by David Baldacci.
- $50.1 million
- February 14, 1997
- $50 million
- Lennie Niehaus
Feb 14, 1997 · Absolute Power: Directed by Clint Eastwood. With Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney. Career thief Luther Whitney (Clint Eastwood) witnesses a horrific crime involving U.S. President Alan Richmond (Gene Hackman).
- (59K)
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Clint Eastwood
- 1997-02-14
Feb 14, 1997 · Based On The Novel by. David Baldacci. Clint Eastwood's "Absolute Power'' is a tight, taut thriller with a twist: It's also about a father and daughter, estranged for years, who are finally able to become friends. Not many thrillers slow down to notice relationships, but this one does.
The film ends with Luther and Kate together, about to make a new beginning. Absolute Power continues Clint's recent trend of surrounding himself with an impeccable cast. There is Hackman, who is gloriously slippery as President Richmond, but who never actually gets to act a scene with Clint, and good support is provided by Linney, Haysbert and ...
Career thief Luther Whitney ( Clint Eastwood) witnesses a horrific crime involving U.S. President Alan Richmond ( Gene Hackman ). Inspired by David Baldacci's novel, and the ruthlessness of people in power. President Alan Richmond believes that everything he does is beyond reproach, including an affair or two.
While robbing the home of aging billionaire Walter Sullivan (E.G. Marshall), Luther Whitney (Clint Eastwood) is interrupted by an amorous couple entering the building. As Whitney hides, he sees ...
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- Mystery & Thriller
- R
Directed by. Clint Eastwood. Produced by. Clint Eastwood. Karen S. Spiegel. Screenplay by. William Goldman. Starring. Clint Eastwood. Gene Hackman. Ed Harris. Laura Linney. Judy Davis. Scott Glenn. Dennis Haysbert. Richard Jenkins. Music by. Lennie Niehaus. Cinematography. Jack N. Green. Editing by. Joel Cox. Studio. Columbia Pictures.
