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1997 Certificate 15
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In this slick political thriller, an emotionally disconnected, aesthetically refined master thief is out for one final score before retiring to his treasure-lined hideaway. But during a robbery at a mansion near Washington, he witnesses a bizarre sex murder involving the President of the United States. As the president's slimy .. Read more

Starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney
Director Clint Eastwood
Genres Thriller

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Absolute Power

In this slick political thriller, an emotionally disconnected, aesthetically refined master thief is out for one final score before retiring to his treasure-lined hideaway. But during a robbery at a mansion near Washington, he witnesses a bizarre sex murder involving the President of the United States. As the president's slimy handlers frantically cover the crime up, the career criminal--and only outside witness--becomes the Secret Service's prime target. His relationship with his estranged daughter hangs in the balance. Adapted from the best-selling novel by David Baldacci.

Starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Scott Glenn, Dennis Haysbert, Judy Davis, E.G. Marshall, Melora Hardin
Director Clint Eastwood
Studio WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 56 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Thriller
Language DVD: English
Dubbed French, Italian
Hearing-impaired English, Italian
Subtitles DVD: Arabic, Bulgarian, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
Released DVD: 03 Apr 2000
Production year: 1997
Format DVD

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  • 3 stars out of 5

    Clint Eastwood composes the music (with Lennie Niehaus), directs and stars in this well-paced tale of high-level corruption. Clint plays master burglar Luther Whitney, who, while robbing a supposedly impregnable mansion, witnesses President Gene Hackman indulging in a sadistic sex act that leads to the death of a rich man's wife. Eastwood and his estranged daughter (Laura Linney) must then stay one step ahead of the police and the president's men. Credibility is the main casualty of the piece, but William Goldman's taut script is well realised by thoughtful direction and the high-calibre cast.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • "...[A] strong cast, lively rejoinders and moments of discreet panache....Mr. Eastwood's own performance sets a high-water mark for laconic intelligence and makes the star seem youthfully spry..."

    • New York Times
    • Posted 11 Mar 2005

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    Rated - 5 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Absolute Eastwood

    When a master thief's final strike makes him a witness in a high profile murder case he suddenly becomes the target of the police, the Secret Service and the victim's influential husband...

    Clint Eastwood as an actor as well as a director appears to get better with age and this film is no exception. The script is both intelligent and filled with plenty of twists and turns, the performances of the collected Hollywood A-List are excellent throughout and the characters are well developed.

    If you liked 'Mystic River' you will certainly like this one and vice versa. Get ready for a good night in...

    • ThomasKus
      • ThomasKus from Gloucester
      • Posted 05 Aug 2004 unknown

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Big Clint Fan!

    Great story and great co-stars. There are a few dull moments but overall this is a great thriller from the Clint Eastwood collection. A must watch for all Clint Eastwood fans.

      • Leon Blackwood from Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex
      • Posted 13 Oct 2006 19:26

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