Amazon.com Director Clint Eastwood's 1997 box-office hit stars himself as Luther Whitney, a highly skilled thief who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, witnessing the murder of a woman involved in a secret tryst with the U.S. president (played by Gene Hackman). Determined to clear his name, Whitney cleverly eludes a tenacious detective (Ed Harris) while investigating a corruption of power reaching to the highest level of government. Adapted by veteran screenwriter William Goldman from David Baldacci's novel, this thriller balances expert suspense with well-drawn characters and an intelligent plot that's just a pounding heartbeat away from real White House headlines. Absolute Power features the great Judy Davis in a memorable supporting role as the White House chief of staff who desperately attempts to cover up the crime. --Jeff Shannon Product Description Absolute Power is the first-rate thriller about a master thief who witnesses a strange murder at the home of a Washington power player. Because of his occupation, he can't reveal his own identity or the killers'. It's a suspenseful showdown as the thief and conspirators head for confrontation.ASIN: 0790731959VSKU: LFV.0790731959.NCondition: NewBinding: DVDNote: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
