Absolute Power

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Overview

In this thriller, an aging cat burglar becomes a crusader embroiled in a deadly cat-and-mouse game involving murder and a government cover-up. Adapted by distinguished scenarist William Goldman from a novel by David Baldacci and featuring a powerful all-star cast, the story works at different levels, not only as a straight-forward thriller but also as an insightful look at the love between the old thief and his estranged daughter, a highly successful prosecuting attorney. The trouble begins when ex-con Luther ...
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Overview

In this thriller, an aging cat burglar becomes a crusader embroiled in a deadly cat-and-mouse game involving murder and a government cover-up. Adapted by distinguished scenarist William Goldman from a novel by David Baldacci and featuring a powerful all-star cast, the story works at different levels, not only as a straight-forward thriller but also as an insightful look at the love between the old thief and his estranged daughter, a highly successful prosecuting attorney. The trouble begins when ex-con Luther Whitney Clint Eastwood, who also directed decides to pull off one last heist before retiring. Just as he finishes looting the vault of a well-fortified mansion, a drunken couple enters the adjoining bedroom apparently eager to start making love. But something goes awry and a violent tussle ensues that abruptly ends when gun-wielding men bust in and shoot down the woman. During the ensuing chaos, Luther slips out. Only later does the audience learn that the would-be lovers were U.S.-President Alan Richmond Gene Hackman and Christy Sullivan Melora Hardin, the young wife of the President's biggest supporter Walter Sullivan E.G. Marshall. As the investigation and cover-up begins, Luther, who has already been contacted by hard-boiled and suspicious detective Seth Frank Ed Harris begins to fear that he will be blamed for the killing and prepares to leave the country. He tries to see his daughter Kate Laura Linney to make peace with her for having been absent in prison during most of her life, but she rejects him. Luther goes to the airport, but just before he flies, he sees a press conference in which President Richmond, without so much as a twitch, goes on a tirade concerning his stand against violence. Something inside him snaps and he abruptly decides to stay and fight for justice.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/1/2010
  • UPC: 883929107810
  • Original Release: 1997

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  • Source: Warner Home Video
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Repackaged / Subtitled / Pan & Scan
  • Sound: Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound
  • Time: 2:01:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 7,515

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Clint Eastwood Luther Whitney
Gene Hackman President Alan Richmond
Ed Harris Seth Frank
Laura Linney Kate Whitney
Judy Davis Gloria Russell
Scott Glenn Bill Burton
Dennis Haysbert Tim Collin
Melora Hardin Christy Sullivan
Alison Eastwood
E.G. Marshall Walter Sullivan
Technical Credits
Clint Eastwood Director, Producer
Henry Bumstead Production Designer
Joel Cox Editor
William Goldman Screenwriter
Jack N. Green Cinematographer
Michael Maurer Associate Producer
Anne McCulley Set Decoration/Design
Lennie Niehaus Songwriter
Jack Gammon Taylor Jr. Art Director
Phyllis Huffman Casting
Darin Knight Sound/Sound Designer
Bill Bannerman Asst. Director
Dick Goddard Set Decoration/Design
Robert Lorenz Asst. Director
Tim Rooker Executive Producer
Karen Spiegel Producer
David Baldacci Source Author
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Absolute Power
1. Works With Hands [3:40]
2. Beating the Clock [4:33]
3. Hidden Loot [4:02]
4. Through a Glass [3:20]
5. Playing Rough [3:39]
6. In Self-Defense [1:47]
7. Gloria in Charge [2:40]
8. Thing Left Behind [3:13]
9. Runner's in Dark [5:48]
10. "Father...done?" [3:06]
11. Another Open/Shut [3:38]
12. Joke of the World? [3:28]
13. Generous Gesture [4:22]
14. Never Figured [2:29]
15. Part of the Job [3:21]
16. $2 Million/Bullet [1:36]
17. A Great Thief [1:38]
18. Get with Program [5:16]
19. Not About to Run [3:32]
20. A Terrible Mistake? [2:39]
21. Where He's Been [5:46]
22. Rendezvous Is Set [2:52]
23. Coming Together [5:31]
24. The Target Is Lit [3:18]
25. Innocent People Do [6:07]
26. Dance With Me, Gloria [4:25]
27. Love of Country [1:41]
28. Race to Save Kate [2:51]
29. Unacceptable [4:25]
30. Substitute Driver [2:14]
31. Face of the Enemy [2:43]
32. President's Door [3:01]
33. Tragic News [2:09]
34. We're Just Fine [1:45]
35. End Credits [4:11]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Absolute Power
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      Cast Profiles
         Clint Eastwood - Luther Whitney
         Gene Hackman - President Alan Richmond
         Ed Harris - Seth Frank
         Laura Linney - Kate Whitney
         Judy Davis - Gloria Russell
         Scott Glenn - Bill Burton
         Dennis Haysbert - Tim Collin
         E.G. Marshall - Walter Sullivan
         Based on the Novel by - David Baldacci
         Screenplay by - William Goldman
         Produced and Directed by - Clint Eastwood
      Behind the Scenes
   Languages
      Soundtracks
         English
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   Recommendations
      "All The President's Men" (1976)
      Clint Eastwood - Dirty Harry (1971)
      The Pelican Brief (1993)
      Sudden Impact (1993)
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Absolute Power=Absolute Enjoyment

    Clint Eastwood plays an aging thief with grace and humor. Love the relationship mending with his daughter, played by Laura Linney. Ed Harris is incredibly sexy in an understated way. And...Judy Davis is just scary. Easy to escape with this movie based on a David Baldacci novel.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Not as good as the book

    Just read the book, so wanted to compare the movie. The book was better. But we love Clint so it was entertaining.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A Good Thriller

    I would recommend this thriller as it has great qualities in it: a redeemed criminal fighting an government official, the nature of power corrupting, evil in every segment of society, and of the cold blooded nature of government officials when confronted. This is a simple thriller, but you will not be disappointed.

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