Absolute Power
Clint
Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Judy Davis
Columbia
Pictures; Directed by Clint Eastwood
Rated
R; 120 minutes; 1997
Hollywood living legend and Academy
Award winner Clint Eastwood stars in and directs this electrifying political
chiller about a career criminal who inadvertently witnesses the murder of the
U.S. President's mistress during a heist. Based on David Baldacci's best
selling novel, ABSOLUTE POWER features Academy Award® winner Gene Hackman and
Oscar® nominee Ed Harris ("APOLLO 13") in a truly suspenseful,
action-packed thrill ride through the upper echelons of American government. A
riveting must-see for your entire audience!
REVIEWS
"Clint is at the top of his game as
director and star."
— Pat Collins, WWOR-TV/NEW YORK
"Dagger-sharp and suspenseful! A
trimmed-to-the-bone action thriller."
— Susan Granger, CRN INTERNATIONAL &
AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS
"Eastwood is at the top of his
form. Ingeniously plotted and elegantly directed!"
— Joe Leydon, KPRC-TV/HOUSTON
"A first-class thriller! Hackman
and Eastwood deliver taut, crisp performances."
— Dan DiNicola, WRGB-TV/ALBANY
"An absolutely terrific
thriller!"
— Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA
"A wickedly entertaining spine
tingler!"
— Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE
"Delightful. Eastwood is at his
effortless, slyboots best."
— David Ansen, NEWSWEEK
"A tight, taut thriller with a
twist."
— Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"Sleek and satisfying
entertainment. Enlivened with suspense and bursts of sly, biting humor."
— Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Terrific and hugely
entertaining...the work of a master at the top of his form."
— Harper Barnes, ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
"Filled with intelligence, suspense
and wry humor, a must-see! One of Clint’s best."
— Neil Rosen, NY 1
"Crackerjack thriller...proof that
a giant filmmaking talent walks among us."
— Shawn Levy, THE OREGONIAN
"Eastwood is clearly at the height
of his powers."
— James Verniere, BOSTONB HERALD
"A sweet pleasure."
— Richard Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE
"****
thrilling!"