Absolute Power Image
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

Summary: Based on the novel by David Baldacci, Absolute Power is about the ruthlessness of people in power. The President believes that everything he does is beyond reproach, including an affair or two. That leads to murder and everyone around him is involved. There is only one witness, a thief named Luther Whitney. They are sure he'll talk, but when? The Secret Service is determined to keep him quiet, but catching a thief isn't always easy.
Runtime: 121 min
Rating: Rated R for violence, sexuality and language.
Production: Malpaso Productions
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Country: USA
Languages: English, Spanish
Home Release Date: Feb 1, 2000
Director Credit
Clint Eastwood Director
Writer Credit
David Baldacci Book
William Goldman Screenplay
Principal Cast Credit
Clint Eastwood Luther Whitney
Ed Harris Seth Frank
Gene Hackman President Allen Richmond
Cast Credit
Alison Eastwood Art Student
Dennis Haysbert Tim Collin
E.G. Marshall Walter Sullivan
Elaine Kagan Valerie
Judy Davis Gloria Russell
Kenneth Welsh Sandy Lord
Laura Linney Kate Whitney
Mark Margolis Red Brandsford
Melora Hardin Christy Sullivan
Penny Johnson Laura Simon
Richard Jenkins Michael McCarty
Scott Glenn Bill Burton
Producer Credit
Clint Eastwood Producer
Karen S. Spiegel Producer
Michael Maurer Associate Producer
Tom Rooker Executive Producer
imdb.com Movie title data, credits, and poster art provided by: