Absolute Power
A career thief witnesses a horrific crime involving the U.S. President.
- Director:Clint Eastwood
- Genre:Crime | Drama | Thriller
Cast
Clint Eastwood : Luther Whitney
Gene Hackman : President Allen Richmond
Ed Harris : Seth Frank
Laura Linney : Kate Whitney
Scott Glenn : Bill Burton
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Master thief Luther Whitney (Eastwood) breaks into the home of billionaire Walter Sullivan (E.G. Marshall). When Sullivan’s younger wife Christy (Melora Hardin) arrives home unexpectedly with President of the United States Alan Richmond (Gene Hackman), Luther hides behind a one-way mirror and watches them engage in rough sex. When the President gets too rough, Christy attacks him with a letter opener. The President screams when he is wounded in the arm, at which time two Secret Service agents, Bill Burton (Scott Glenn) and Tim Collin (Dennis Haysbert), burst in and shoot Christy to death. They and Chief of Staff Gloria Russell (Judy Davis) then clean up the scene of the crime, deciding to make it appear as if a burglar killed her. Luther is discovered, but escapes with various valuables – including the letter opener that has on it the woman’s fingerprints and the President’s blood.
Meanwhile, Detective Seth Frank (Ed Harris), who is investigating the crime, identifies Luther as one of the few criminals able to plan and execute such a complex burglary. Inconsistent clues at the crime scene puzzle Frank thoroughly, and although he is sure that Luther is involved in the case, he does not consider him his prime suspect in Christy’s murder. Luther surprises his estranged daughter Kate (Laura Linney) on a running trail, where he tells her that he is planning on leaving the country in a few days, for a long period (if not permanently). Kate is aware of Luther’s past criminal history, and chooses not to associate with him.
After a brief encounter with Luther at an art museum, Seth decides to interview Kate, who refuses to tell Seth anything particularly useful about her father.
At the airport and preparing to flee the country, Luther sees the President holding a press conference with Sullivan. When the President expresses his “support” for his oldest friend and vows that the murderer will be brought to justice, the show of hypocrisy incenses Luther and he vows to bring the President to justice.
At the White House, Agent Burton has been instructed by the President to make contact with Seth. Another Secret Service agent posing as a telephone repairman bugs Seth’s office phone while Burton distracts him with conversation outside, asking that the White House be notified as developments arise. Read more
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