Absolute Power

Absolute Power

6.7IMDb Score
Released:1997-02-14
Duration:121 min
Director:Clint Eastwood
Actors:Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Judy Davis
Production:Castle Rock Entertainment, Malpaso Productions

Overview:

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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