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.
Main Cast of Absolute Power
Clint Eastwood
Gene Hackman
Ed Harris
Secondary Cast of Absolute Power
Yau-Gene Chan
Charles McDaniel
John Lyle Campbell
Kimber Eastwood
Eric Dahlquist Jr.
Jack Stewart Taylor
Joy Ehrlich
Crew of Absolute Power
Full backstage crew list →- Released on February 14, 1997