Absolute Power

Absolute Power

1997 · 121 min · EN · R · 6.7 (1,310 votes)
Dir. Clint Eastwood · Starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Judy Davis, Scott Glenn · Music Lennie Niehaus

“Corrupts absolutely.”

CrimeDramaAction

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.

VIBE

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.

tensecynicalsuspensefulgrittymorally ambiguouspropulsivepolitical thrillerclassic Hollywoodtaut suspensegrounded realismpolitical corruptionabuse of powerjusticepaternal bondsmoral compromise
daughterrapeassassinationusa presidentwashington dc, usagovernmentcorruptionthe white housebased on novel or bookpoliticsattempted murderwitnessattempted robberysecret serviceu.s. secret service agentfather daughter relationshipshot to death
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