ABSOLUTE POWER (DVD) DVD

Absolute Power
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, All Movie Guide

Cast Clint Eastwood as Luther Whitney Gene Hackman as President Alan Richmond Ed Harris as Seth Frank Laura Linney as Kate Whitney Judy Davis as Gloria Russell Scott Glenn as Bill Burton Dennis Haysbert as Tim Collin Melora Hardin as Christy Sullivan

Crew Jack Taylor - Art Director Jack Gammon Taylor, Jr. - Art Director Michael Maurer - Associate Producer Phyllis Huffman - Casting Pat Moran - Casting Shirley Kirkes - Choreography Robert R. Snow - Consultant/advisor John Frazier - Consultant/advisor Suzanne Lore - Coordinator Deborah Hopper - Costume Designer Robert Lorenz - First Assistant Director Dodi L. Rubenstein - First Assistant Director Tom Rooker - First Assistant Director Alison Rosa - First Assistant Director Maura T. McKeown - First Assistant Director Bill Bannerman - First Assistant Director Clint Eastwood - Director Butch Wolf - Editor Neil Burrow - Editor Andrea Horta - Editor Joel Cox - Editor Tom Rooker - Executive Producer Tim Rooker - Executive Producer Carol O'Connell - Hair Styles Martine White - Location Manager Antoinette Levine - Location Manager Lennie Niehaus - Composer (Music Score) Tania McComas - Makeup Francisco X. Perez - Makeup Thomas Loizeaux - Camera Operator Stephen Campanelli - Camera Operator Anastas Michos - Camera Operator Henry Bumstead - Production Designer Jack N. Green - Cinematographer Michael Maurer - Production Manager Clint Eastwood - Producer Karen Spiegel - Producer Dick Goddard - Set Designer Anne McCulley - Set Designer Steve Riley - Special Effects Darin Knight - Sound Mixer Alan Robert Murray - Sound Editor Bub Asman - Sound Editor Buddy Van Horn - Stunts Coordinator Jessica Gallavan - Supervisor/Manager Alan Robert Murray - Supervisor/Manager Bub Asman - Supervisor/Manager Cate Hardman - Supervisor/Manager David Baldacci - Screen Story William Goldman - Screenwriter Jessica Gallavan - Action Director Donald Harris - Music Editor John Reitz - Re-Recording Mixer Gregg Rudloff - Re-Recording Mixer David E. Campbell - Re-Recording Mixer Adam Johnston - Sound Effects Director Doug Jackson - Sound Effects Director Jayme S. Parker - Sound Effects Director Gary Krivacek - Sound Effects Director Stephen Campanelli - Steadicam Operator Constance A. Kazmar - Dialogue Editor Mike Dobie - Dialogue Editor Dave Horton, Sr. - Dialogue Editor David H. Horton, Jr. - Foley Editor

Absolute Power
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General Specifications: Language Options: English Subtitle Options: English, French, Spanish Sound Processing: DD5.1: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel Additional Features: Interactive menus Production notes Scene access Subtitles: English, French, and Spanish DVD Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1: Cinemascope 1.33:1: Pre-1954 Standard MPAA Rating: R DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 2 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 121 min   DVD Chapters: Jump to a Scene 0. Jump to a Scene 1. Works with his hands. [3:40] 2. Beating the clock. [4:33] 3. Hidden loot. [4:02] 4. Burglar's eye-view. [3:20] 5. Playing rough. [3:39] 6. In self-defense. [1:47] 7. Gloria takes charge. [2:40] 8. One thing left behind. [3:13] 9. Runners in the dark. [5:48] 10. "Father, what have you done?" [3:06] 11. Another open-and-shut case. [3:38] 12. Joke of the world? [3:28] 13. Generous gesture. [4:22] 14. Never figured for a runner. [2:29] 15. Part of the job. [3:21] 16. $2 Million A Bullet. [1:36] 17. Just a great thief. [1:38] 18. Getting with the program. [5:16] 19. Not about to run. [3:32] 20. A terrible mistake? [2:39] 21. The places Luther's been. [5:46] 22. A rendezvous is set. [2:52] 23. Coming together. [5:31] 24. The target is lit. [3:18] 25. What innocent people do. [6:07] 26. Dance with me, Gloria. [4:25] 27. For love of country. [1:41] 28. Racing to save Kate. [2:51] 29. Entirely unacceptable. [4:25] 30. Substitute driver. [2:14] 31. The face of the enemy. [2:43] 32. The President's door. [3:01] 33. Tragic news. [2:09] 34. We're just fine. [1:45] 35. End Credits. [4:11] Side #2 -- WIDESCREEN 0. Jump to a Scene 1. Works with his hands. [3:40] 2. Beating the clock. [4:33] 3. Hidden loot. [4:02] 4. Burglar's eye-view. [3:20] 5. Playing rough. [3:39] 6. In self-defense. [1:47] 7. Gloria takes charge. [2:40] 8. One thing left behind. [3:13] 9. Runners in the dark. [5:48] 10. "Father, what have you done?" [3:06] 11. Another open-and-shut case. [3:38] 12. Joke of the world? [3:28] 13. Generous gesture. [4:22] 14. Never figured for a runner. [2:29] 15. Part of the job. [3:21] 16. $2 Million A Bullet. [1:36] 17. Just a great thief. [1:38] 18. Getting with the program. [5:16] 19. Not about to run. [3:32] 20. A terrible mistake? [2:39] 21. The places Luther's been. [5:46] 22. A rendezvous is set. [2:52] 23. Coming together. [5:31] 24. The target is lit. [3:18] 25. What innocent people do. [6:07] 26. Dance with me, Gloria. [4:25] 27. For love of country. [1:41] 28. Racing to save Kate. [2:51] 29. Entirely unacceptable. [4:25] 30. Substitute driver. [2:14] 31. The face of the enemy. [2:43] 32. The President's door. [3:01] 33. Tragic news. [2:09] 34. We're just fine. [1:45] 35. End Credits. [4:11]