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Absolute Power
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Absolute Power

1997-02-14 · 121 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Drama · Action

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.

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Directors
Clint Eastwood
Production companies
Castle Rock Entertainment, Malpaso Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 50,100,000

Top Cast

Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodLuther Whitney
Gene HackmanGene HackmanPresident Richmond
Ed HarrisEd HarrisSeth Frank
Laura LinneyLaura LinneyKate Whitney
Judy DavisJudy DavisGloria Russell
Scott GlennScott GlennBill Burton
Dennis HaysbertDennis HaysbertTim Collin
E.G. MarshallE.G. MarshallWalter Sullivan
Melora HardinMelora HardinChristy Sullivan
Kenneth WelshKenneth WelshSandy Lord
Penny Johnson JeraldPenny Johnson JeraldLaura Simon
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsMichael McCarty
Mark MargolisMark MargolisRed
Elaine KaganElaine KaganValerie
Alison EastwoodAlison EastwoodArt Student
Yau-Gene ChanWaiter
George OrrisonGeorge OrrisonAirport Bartender
Charles McDanielMedical Examiner
John Lyle CampbellRepairman
Kimber EastwoodWhite House Tour Guide

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