Absolute Power

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

In this thriller, an aging cat burglar becomes a crusader embroiled in a deadly cat-and-mouse game involving murder and a government cover-up. Adapted by distinguished scenarist William Goldman from a novel by David Baldacci and featuring a powerful all-star cast, the story works at different levels, not only as a straight-forward thriller but also as an insightful look at the love between the old thief and his estranged daughter, a highly successful prosecuting attorney. The trouble begins when ex-con Luther Whitney (Clint Eastwood, who also directed) decides to pull off one last heist before retiring. Just as he finishes looting the vault of a well-fortified mansion, a drunken couple enters the adjoining bedroom apparently eager to start making love. But something goes awry and a violent tussle ensues that abruptly ends when gun-wielding men bust in and shoot down the woman. During the ensuing chaos, Luther slips out. Only later does the audience learn that the would-be lovers were U.S.-President Alan Richmond (Gene Hackman) and Christy Sullivan (Melora Hardin), the young wife of the President's biggest supporter Walter Sullivan (E.G. Marshall). As the investigation and cover-up begins, Luther, who has already been contacted by hard-boiled and suspicious detective Seth Frank (Ed Harris) begins to fear that he will be blamed for the killing and prepares to leave the country. He tries to see his daughter Kate (Laura Linney) to make peace with her for having been absent in prison during most of her life, but she rejects him. Luther goes to the airport, but just before he flies, he sees a press conference in which President Richmond, without so much as a twitch, goes on a tirade concerning his stand against violence. Something inside him snaps and he abruptly decides to stay and fight for justice. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Region: 1
• Number of Discs: 1
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Cinemascope), 1.33:1 (Pre-1954 Standard)
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Screen: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV, Pan and Scan
• Subtitle: French, English, Spanish
• Features:
  • Interactive menus
  • Production notes
  • Scene access
  • Subtitles: English, French, and Spanish

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Director:

  Clint Eastwood

• Producer:

  Clint Eastwood, Karen Spiegel

• Screenwriter:

  William Goldman

• Book Author:

  David Baldacci

• Cinematographer:

  Jack N. Green

• Composer (Music Score):

  Lennie Niehaus

• Editor:

  Joel Cox, Neil Burrow, Butch Wolf, Andrea Horta

• Production Designer:

  Henry Bumstead

• Art Director:

  Jack Gammon Taylor, Jr., Jack Taylor

• Associate Producer:

  Michael Maurer

• Executive Producer:

  Tim Rooker, Tom Rooker

• Set Designer:

  Anne McCulley, Dick Goddard

• Costume Designer:

  Deborah Hopper

• Makeup:

  Tania McComas, Francisco X. Perez

• Special Effects:

  Steve Riley

• First Assistant Director:

  Bill Bannerman, Robert Lorenz, Tom Rooker, Alison Rosa, Dodi L. Rubenstein, Maura T. McKeown

• Consultant/advisor:

  John Frazier, Robert R. Snow

• Supervisor/Manager:

  Bub Asman, Alan Robert Murray, Cate Hardman, Jessica Gallavan

• Coordinator:

  Suzanne Lore

• Camera Operator:

  Stephen Campanelli, Anastas Michos, Thomas Loizeaux

• Choreography:

  Shirley Kirkes

• Production Manager:

  Michael Maurer

• Casting:

  Phyllis Huffman

• Sound Mixer:

  Darin Knight

• Casting:

  Pat Moran

• Stunts Coordinator:

  Buddy Van Horn

• Re-Recording Mixer:

  David E. Campbell, Gregg Rudloff, John Reitz

• Sound Editor:

  Bub Asman

• Steadicam Operator:

  Stephen Campanelli

• Sound Editor:

  Alan Robert Murray

• Hair Styles:

  Carol O'Connell

• Dialogue Editor:

  Dave Horton, Sr.

• Sound Effects Director:

  Gary Krivacek

• Dialogue Editor:

  Constance A. Kazmar

• Music Editor:

  Donald Harris

• Foley Editor:

  David H. Horton, Jr.

• Sound Effects Director:

  Jayme S. Parker, Doug Jackson, Adam Johnston

• Location Manager:

  Antoinette Levine

• Action Director:

  Jessica Gallavan

• Location Manager:

  Martine White

• Dialogue Editor:

  Mike Dobie