Cast and Crew of Absolute Power

Absolute Power

Corrupts Absolutely.

In the thrilling 1997 film, "Absolute Power," directed by and starring the legendary Clint Eastwood, a diverse cast of characters is brought together by a twisted web of crime and corruption. Eastwood portrays the cunning and resourceful Luther Whitney, a seasoned burglar who unexpectedly stumbles upon a shocking and sinister incident that will change his life forever. Alongside him, esteemed actor Gene Hackman delivers a chilling performance as President Allen Richmond, a seemingly respectable leader hiding a much darker side.

The plot revolves around an incident of unimaginable scandal, where Whitney's routine burglary of a wealthy estate turns into a front-row seat to a heinous crime involving the President himself. As Whitney silently observes from his hiding place, he inadvertently becomes a vital witness to the murderous machinations of Richmond and his inner circle. With damning evidence in his possession, Whitney finds himself caught between the desire to expose the truth and his instinct to flee the authorities' ever-tightening dragnet.

Despite the overwhelming odds stacked against him, Whitney is determined to bring the guilty parties to justice. With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than ever, he must rely on his wits and cunning to avoid capture and unravel the layers of deceit that conceal the true nature of the crime. Along the way, he teams up with an eclectic group of allies, each with their own motivations for challenging the seemingly insurmountable power of the presidency. The stage is set for a gripping game of cat and mouse filled with intrigue, suspense, and unexpected twists that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Full Cast of Absolute Power

Clint Eastwood as Luther Whitney

Clint Eastwood

as Luther Whitney

Clinton "Clint" Eastwood Jr. (born May 31, 1930) is an American film actor, director, producer, composer and former p...

Ed Harris as Seth Frank

Ed Harris

as Seth Frank

Ed Harris is an American stage, film and television actor, writer, producer and director, best known for playing supp...

Laura Linney as Kate Whitney

Laura Linney

as Kate Whitney

Laura Leggett Linney (born February 5, 1964) is an American actress. She is the recipient of several awards, includin...

Judy Davis as Gloria Russell

Judy Davis

as Gloria Russell

Judy Davis (born 23 April 1955) is an Australian actress best known for her roles in Husbands and Wives, Barton Fink,...

Dennis Haysbert as Tim Collin

Dennis Haysbert

as Tim Collin

Dennis Dexter Haysbert (born June 2, 1954) is an American film and television actor. He is known for portraying baseb...

Melora Hardin as Christy Sullivan

Melora Hardin

as Christy Sullivan

Melora Hardin (born June 29, 1967) is an American actress known for her roles as Jan Levinson on NBC's The Office, Tr...

Kenneth Welsh as Sandy Lord

Kenneth Welsh

as Sandy Lord

Kenneth Welsh, CM (March 30, 1942- May 5, 2022) was a Canadian film and television actor (sometimes credited as Ken W...

Penny Johnson Jerald as Laura Simon

Penny Johnson Jerald

as Laura Simon

Penny Johnson Jerald (born March 14, 1961, height 5' 5" (1,65 m) ) is an American actress. She played Beverly Barnes ...

Mark Margolis as Red

Mark Margolis

as Red

Mark Margolis (November 26, 1939 – August 3, 2023) was an American actor, who had been making films since 1976. Marg...

Elaine Kagan as Valerie

Elaine Kagan

as Valerie

Elaine Kagan was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She is known for Coming to America (1988), Quarantine (2008) and G...

Yau-Gene Chan

as Waiter

Charles McDaniel

as Medical Examiner

John Lyle Campbell

as Repairman

Kimber Eastwood

as White House Tour Guide

Eric Dahlquist Jr.

as Oval Office Agent

Jack Stewart Taylor

as Watergate Doorman

Joy Ehrlich

as Reporter

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