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Absolute Power Director: Clint Eastwood Cast: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney

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  • DVD Release Date: 07/08/1997
  • Rating: Rated R
  • Sales Rank: 1,927

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Interactive menus; Production notes; Scene access; Subtitles: English, French, and Spanish

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Scene Index

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0. Jump to a Scene
1. Works with his hands. [3:40]
2. Beating the clock. [4:33]
3. Hidden loot. [4:02]
4. Burglar's eye-view. [3:20]
5. Playing rough. [3:39]
6. In self-defense. [1:47]
7. Gloria takes charge. [2:40]
8. One thing left behind. [3:13]
9. Runners in the dark. [5:48]
10. "Father, what have you done?" [3:06]
11. Another open-and-shut case. [3:38]
12. Joke of the world? [3:28]
13. Generous gesture. [4:22]
14. Never figured for a runner. [2:29]
15. Part of the job. [3:21]
16. $2 Million A Bullet. [1:36]
17. Just a great thief. [1:38]
18. Getting with the program. [5:16]
19. Not about to run. [3:32]
20. A terrible mistake? [2:39]
21. The places Luther's been. [5:46]
22. A rendezvous is set. [2:52]
23. Coming together. [5:31]
24. The target is lit. [3:18]
25. What innocent people do. [6:07]
26. Dance with me, Gloria. [4:25]
27. For love of country. [1:41]
28. Racing to save Kate. [2:51]
29. Entirely unacceptable. [4:25]
30. Substitute driver. [2:14]
31. The face of the enemy. [2:43]
32. The President's door. [3:01]
33. Tragic news. [2:09]
34. We're just fine. [1:45]
35. End Credits. [4:11]
Side #2 -- WIDESCREEN
0. Jump to a Scene
1. Works with his hands. [3:40]
2. Beating the clock. [4:33]
3. Hidden loot. [4:02]
4. Burglar's eye-view. [3:20]
5. Playing rough. [3:39]
6. In self-defense. [1:47]
7. Gloria takes charge. [2:40]
8. One thing left behind. [3:13]
9. Runners in the dark. [5:48]
10. "Father, what have you done?" [3:06]
11. Another open-and-shut case. [3:38]
12. Joke of the world? [3:28]
13. Generous gesture. [4:22]
14. Never figured for a runner. [2:29]
15. Part of the job. [3:21]
16. $2 Million A Bullet. [1:36]
17. Just a great thief. [1:38]
18. Getting with the program. [5:16]
19. Not about to run. [3:32]
20. A terrible mistake? [2:39]
21. The places Luther's been. [5:46]
22. A rendezvous is set. [2:52]
23. Coming together. [5:31]
24. The target is lit. [3:18]
25. What innocent people do. [6:07]
26. Dance with me, Gloria. [4:25]
27. For love of country. [1:41]
28. Racing to save Kate. [2:51]
29. Entirely unacceptable. [4:25]
30. Substitute driver. [2:14]
31. The face of the enemy. [2:43]
32. The 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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Editorial Reviews

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. Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

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Absolute Power=Absolute Enjoymentby Anonymous

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May 02, 2009: 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.

Not as good as the bookby jsur

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March 02, 2009: 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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