Absolute Power(1997)
Corrupts absolutely.
Absolute Power Synopsis
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.
Absolute Power (1997) is a crime, drama and action film directed by Clint Eastwood, released on February 14, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris and Laura Linney. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,288 ratings.
- Director:
- Clint Eastwood
- Writers:
- William Goldman, David Baldacci
- Producers:
- Clint Eastwood, Karen S. Spiegel
- Cinematographer:
- Jack N. Green
- Composer:
- Lennie Niehaus
- Production:
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Malpaso Productions
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $50,100,000
- Status:
- Released
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Absolute Power Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Clint Eastwood, written by William Goldman and David Baldacci, produced by Clint Eastwood and Karen S. Spiegel.
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Absolute Power Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,288 ratings.
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Absolute Power – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Absolute Power online?
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Absolute Power (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Absolute Power?
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The main cast of Absolute Power (1997) includes Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney and Judy Davis. The film was directed by Clint Eastwood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Absolute Power released?
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Absolute Power was released on February 14, 1997 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Absolute Power worth watching?
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Absolute Power (1997) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,288 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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