Dir. Clint Eastwood · Starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Judy Davis, Scott Glenn · Music Lennie Niehaus
“Corrupts absolutely.”
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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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This is a taut, cynical political thriller that plunges you into a world of high-stakes corruption and moral ambiguity. It feels like a classic cat-and-mouse game, driven by a relentless sense of injustice and the desperate fight for truth against overwhelming power. Perfect for a focused, late-night watch.
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