Absolute Power(1997)
“Corrupts absolutely.”
Overview
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.
Director
Clint Eastwood
Studio
Castle Rock Entertainment
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$50M
Cast
Clint Eastwood
as Luther Whitney
Gene Hackman
as President Richmond
Ed Harris
as Seth Frank
Laura Linney
as Kate Whitney
Judy Davis
as Gloria Russell
Scott Glenn
as Bill Burton
Dennis Haysbert
as Tim Collin
E.G. Marshall
as Walter Sullivan
Melora Hardin
as Christy Sullivan
Kenneth Welsh
as Sandy Lord
Penny Johnson Jerald
as Laura Simon
Richard Jenkins
as Michael McCarty
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$50M
Production Companies
Castle Rock Entertainment • Malpaso Productions
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Where can I watch Absolute Power?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Absolute Power (1997).
What is Absolute Power about?▼
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.
Who directed Absolute Power?▼
Absolute Power was directed by Clint Eastwood and released in 1997. It is a crime, drama, action film.
How long is Absolute Power?▼
Absolute Power has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Absolute Power?▼
The cast of Absolute Power includes Clint Eastwood as Luther Whitney, Gene Hackman as President Richmond, Ed Harris as Seth Frank, Laura Linney as Kate Whitney, Judy Davis as Gloria Russell and more.
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