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Absolute Power

Absolute Power

CrimeDramaAction3.3

A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of the United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run, while holding evidence that could convict the President.A master thief coincidentally is robbing a house where a murder—in which the President of the United States is involved—occurs in front of his eyes. He is forced to run, while holding evidence that could convict the President.

February 14, 1997 · Directed by Clint Eastwood

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime2h 1m
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Feels like1h 50m
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Where this movie sits
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
Pace
Complexity
What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
Outlook
Intensity
What it's grounded in
Realism
Substance

Cast & crew

Clint Eastwood
Luther Whitney
Gene Hackman
President Richmond
Ed Harris
Seth Frank
Laura Linney
Kate Whitney
Judy Davis
Gloria Russell
Scott Glenn
Bill Burton
Dennis Haysbert
Tim Collin
E.G. Marshall
Walter Sullivan
Melora Hardin
Christy Sullivan
Kenneth Welsh
Sandy Lord
Penny Johnson Jerald
Laura Simon
Richard Jenkins
Michael McCarty

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