Movie "Absolute Power" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Absolute Power"

Luther Whitney is a professional thief, who only works occasionally. He is planning what is suppose to be his last job, and everything is going smoothly until some come in before he can leave. He hides in a secret room and from behind a one-way mirror sees that it's the wife of the owner of the house he is robbing and another man. They are fooling around when the guy decides to liven things up by striking her, she get away but he corners her, she then grabs a letter opener and is about to stab him when he cries out for help when two men come in and shoot her dead. It seems that the man is Alan Richmond, the President of the United States and the two men are the secret service agents assigned to him. Later, a woman, Gloria Russell, who is his Chief of Staff enters and upon learning of what has happened, decides to cover it up and make it appear that she was killed by a burglar. After sanitizing the room, they are about to leave but they forget the letter opener, Whitney comes out of the room and takes it and makes his getaway but when they returned for the letter opener they discover Whitney and chase him but he gets away. The police investigate the murder and there are so many inconsistencies, which makes the investigator, Seth Frank suspect that something is going on. Frank then discovers that Whitney is a possible suspect but the only thing is that he doesn't believe that Whitney is a killer. Whitney tries to leave town but when he learns just how corrupt and amoral Richmond is he decides to play mind games with him and the others. Richmond, at the same time, tells them that Whitney must be silenced permanently.

Starring actors in "Absolute Power" movie:

Clint Eastwood as a character Luther Whitney Clint Eastwood also starred in the next movies: "A Fistful of Dollars" in a role of Joe; "Magnum Force" in a role of Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan; "In the Line of Fire" in a role of Secret Service Agent Frank Horrigan; "For a Few Dollars More" in a role of Monco; "Dirty Harry" in a role of Insp. Harry Callahan; "The Bridges of Madison County" in a role of Robert Kincaid; "Unforgiven" in a role of William 'Bill' Munny; "The Rookie" in a role of Nick Pulovski; "Two Mules for Sister Sara" in a role of Hogan; "Coogan's Bluff" in a role of Deputy Sheriff Walt Coogan; "Kelly's Heroes" in a role of Pvt. Kelly; "Where Eagles Dare" in a role of Lt. Morris Schaffer; "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" in a role of Blondie; "Pale Rider" in a role of Preacher; "The Outlaw Josey Wales" in a role of Josey Wales; "The Beguiled" in a role of Cpl. John McBurney; "High Plains Drifter" in a role of The Stranger; "Paint Your Wagon" in a role of Pardner; "Revenge of the Creature" in a role of Lab Technician; "Tightrope" in a role of Capt. Wes Block; "The Dead Pool" in a role of Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan; "Sudden Impact" in a role of Harry Callahan; "Honkytonk Man" in a role of Red Stovall; "Blood Work" in a role of Terry McCaleb; "Gran Torino" in a role of Walt Kowalski; "A Perfect World" in a role of Chief Red Garnett; "Heartbreak Ridge" in a role of Gunnery Sgt. Tom 'Gunny' Highway; "Escape from Alcatraz" in a role of Frank Morris; "The Enforcer" in a role of Insp. 'Dirty' Harry Callahan; "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" in a role of John ; "Firefox" in a role of Mitchell Gant;

Gene Hackman as a character President Allen Richmond Gene Hackman also starred in the next movies: "Enemy of the State" in a role of Edward 'Brill' Lyle; "Heartbreakers" in a role of William B. Tensy; "Heist"; "Loose Cannons" in a role of MacArthur Stern; "The Replacements" in a role of Jimmy McGinty; "The French Connection" in a role of Det. Jimmy 'Popeye' Doyle; "The Mexican" in a role of Arnold Margolese; "Unforgiven" in a role of Little Bill Daggett; "Uncommon Valor" in a role of Col. Cal Rhodes; "Crimson Tide" in a role of Capt. Frank Ramsey; "The Poseidon Adventure" in a role of Rev. Frank Scott; "Superman II: Director's cut" in a role of Lex Luthor; "Bonnie and Clyde" in a role of Buck Barrow; "Under Fire" in a role of Alex Grazier; "Bat*21" in a role of Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton; "Class Action" in a role of Jedediah Tucker Ward; "Antz" in a role of General Mandible; "The Conversation" in a role of Harry Caul; "French Connection II" in a role of Doyle; "Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone" in a role of Nicholas Earp; "Prime Cut" in a role of Mary Ann; "Behind Enemy Lines" in a role of Admiral Leslie McMahon Reigart; "Mississippi Burning" in a role of Agent Rupert Anderson; "The Chamber" in a role of Sam Cayhall;

Ed Harris as a character Seth Frank Ed Harris also starred in the next movies: "Enemy at the Gates" in a role of Maj. König; "A Beautiful Mind" in a role of Parcher; "The Human Stain" in a role of Lester Farley; "Jacknife" in a role of David 'High School' Flannigan; "The Abyss" in a role of Virgil 'Bud' Brigman; "A History of Violence" in a role of Carl Fogarty; "The Rock" in a role of General Francis X. Hummel; "Masked and Anonymous" in a role of Oscar Vogel; "Gone Baby Gone" in a role of Det. Remy Bressant; "Needful Things" in a role of Sheriff Alan J. Pangborn; "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" in a role of Jeb Wilkinson; "Creepshow" in a role of Hank Blaine; "Under Fire" in a role of Oates; "Two Tickets to Paradise" in a role of Melville; "Waking the Dead" in a role of Jerry Charmichael; "Appaloosa" in a role of Virgil Cole; "Stepmom" in a role of Luke Harrison; "Cleaner" in a role of Eddie Lorenzo; "Apollo 13" in a role of Gene Kranz; "Copying Beethoven" in a role of Ludwig van Beethoven; "Eye for an Eye" in a role of Mack McCann; "Just Cause" in a role of Blair Sullivan; "Swing Shift" in a role of Jack Walsh;

Laura Linney as a character Kate Whitney Laura Linney also starred in the next movies: "Mystic River" in a role of Annabeth Markum; "The Laramie Project" in a role of Sherry Johnson; "Primal Fear" in a role of Janet Venable; "Congo" in a role of Dr. Karen Ross; "The Life of David Gale" in a role of Constance Harraway; "The Squid and the Whale" in a role of Joan Berkman; "Breach" in a role of Kate Burroughs; "Jindabyne" in a role of Claire Kane; "The Nanny Diaries" in a role of Mrs. X; "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" in a role of Erin Bruner; "The Savages" in a role of Wendy Savage; "The Truman Show" in a role of Hannah Gill; "The Mothman Prophecies" in a role of Connie Mills; "The Other Man" in a role of Lisa; "Dave" in a role of Randi;

Scott Glenn as a character Bill Burton Scott Glenn also starred in the next movies: "Apocalypse Now" in a role of Lieutenant Richard M. Colby; "Vertical Limit" in a role of Montgomery Wick; "Training Day" in a role of Roger; "The Silence of the Lambs" in a role of Jack Crawford; "The Shipping News" in a role of Jack Buggit; "The Hunt for Red October" in a role of Commander Bart Mancuso; "Backdraft" in a role of John 'Axe' Adcox; "Freedom Writers" in a role of Steve; "Faith of My Fathers" in a role of Jack McCain; "Nights in Rodanthe" in a role of Robert Torrelson; "Silverado" in a role of Emmett; "Night of the Running Man" in a role of David Eckhart; "Off Limits" in a role of Colonel Dexter Armstrong; "Firestorm" in a role of Wynt Perkins; "Lesser Prophets" in a role of Iggy;

Dennis Haysbert as a character Tim Collin Dennis Haysbert also starred in the next movies: "The Thirteenth Floor" in a role of Detective Larry McBain; "Heat" in a role of Donald Breedan; "Random Hearts" in a role of Detective George Beaufort; "Breach" in a role of Dan Plesac; "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas" in a role of Kale; "Goodbye Bafana" in a role of Nelson Mandela; "Mr. Baseball" in a role of Max 'Hammer' Dubois; "Navy Seals" in a role of Graham; "Waiting to Exhale" in a role of Kenneth Dawkins;

Judy Davis as a character Gloria Russell Judy Davis also starred in the next movies: "The Ref" in a role of Caroline Chasseur; "A Passage to India" in a role of Adela Quested; "My Brilliant Career" in a role of Sybylla Melvyn; "Marie Antoinette" in a role of Comtesse de Noailles;

E.G. Marshall as a character Walter Sullivan E.G. Marshall also starred in the next movies: "Christmas Vacation" in a role of Art Smith; "Superman II: Director's cut" in a role of The President; "The Tommyknockers" in a role of Ev Hillman; "Creepshow" in a role of Upson Pratt; "12 Angry Men" in a role of Juror #4; "The Chase" in a role of Val Rogers; "Tora! Tora! Tora!" in a role of Lt. Colonel Bratton;

Melora Hardin as a character Christy Sullivan Melora Hardin also starred in the next movies: "The Comebacks" in a role of Barb Fields; "17 Again"; "The Dukes" in a role of Diane;

Kenneth Welsh as a character Sandy Lord Kenneth Welsh also starred in the next movies: "The Day After Tomorrow" in a role of Vice President Becker; "Legends of the Fall" in a role of Sheriff Tynert; "The Fog" in a role of Tom Malone; "Four Brothers" in a role of Robert Bradford; "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" in a role of Dr. Mueller; "Timecop" in a role of Senator Utley; "The Covenant" in a role of Provost Higgins; "Silk" in a role of Mayor Joncour; "Eloise at the Plaza" in a role of Sir Wilkes; "The Freshman" in a role of Dwight Armstrong, Clark's Step-father; "One Way" in a role of Anderson; "Miracle" in a role of Doc Nagobads; "Adoration" in a role of Morris; "Hideaway" in a role of Detective Breech;

Penny Johnson as a character Laura Simon Penny Johnson starred only in the movie "Absolute Power"

Richard Jenkins as a character Michael McCarty Richard Jenkins also starred in the next movies: "The Core" in a role of Gen. Thomas Purcell; "The Witches of Eastwick" in a role of Clyde Alden; "Intolerable Cruelty" in a role of Freddy Bender; "Changing Lanes" in a role of Walter Arnell; "North Country" in a role of Hank Aimes; "The Indian in the Cupboard" in a role of Victor; "Wolf" in a role of Det. Bridger; "Rumor Has It..." in a role of Earl Huttinger; "Blue Steel" in a role of Attorney Mel Dawson; "Random Hearts" in a role of Truman Trainor; "The Kingdom" in a role of FBI Director James Grace; "One Night at McCool's" in a role of Father Jimmy; "Flirting with Disaster" in a role of Paul Harmon; "The Visitor" in a role of Walter Vale; "Burn After Reading" in a role of Ted Treffon; "Step Brothers" in a role of Robert Doback; "It Could Happen to You" in a role of C. Vernon Hale; "The Brøken" in a role of John McVey; "Sea of Love" in a role of Gruber; "Little Nikita" in a role of Richard Grant; "Stealing Harvard" in a role of Honorable Emmett Cook; "Me, Myself & Irene" in a role of Agent Boshane; "The Man Who Wasn't There" in a role of Walter Abundas;

Mark Margolis as a character Red Brandsford Mark Margolis also starred in the next movies: "Requiem for a Dream" in a role of Mr. Rabinowitz; "The Thomas Crown Affair" in a role of Heinrich Knutzhorn; "The Tailor of Panama" in a role of Rafi Domingo; "The Fountain" in a role of Father Avila; "Gone Baby Gone" in a role of Leon Trett; "1492: Conquest of Paradise" in a role of Francisco de Bobadilla; "The Wrestler" in a role of Lenny; "Defiance" in a role of The Ghetto Elder; "End of Days" in a role of Pope; "The Pit and the Pendulum" in a role of Mendoza;

Elaine Kagan as a character Valerie Elaine Kagan also starred in the next movies: "Quarantine" in a role of Wanda Marimon;

Alison Eastwood as a character Art Student Alison Eastwood also starred in the next movies: "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" in a role of Mandy Nichols;