Absolute Power
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Absolute Power

Corrupts absolutely.

6.7 / 10 1997 2h 1mR English
CrimeDramaAction

Storyline

A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of the United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run, while holding evidence that could convict the President.

Cast & Crew

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Luther Whitney

Lead
Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

President Richmond

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Seth Frank

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Kate Whitney

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

Gloria Russell

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Bill Burton

Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert

Tim Collin

E.G. Marshall

E.G. Marshall

Walter Sullivan

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Clint Eastwood's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Absolute Power is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker