Absolute Power
A taut, old-school political thriller that simmers with quiet menace and moral rot, anchored by a weary, watchful lead performance.
- About
- 1997 film by Clint Eastwood
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1997
- Runtime
- 121 min
A taut, old-school political thriller that simmers with quiet menace and moral rot, anchored by a weary, watchful lead performance.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 | |
| Horror | 2 | |
| Humour | 2 | |
| Realism | 7 | |
| Romance | 1 | |
| Tension | 8 | |
| Darkness | 7 | |
| Complexity | 6 | |
| Emotional weight | 6 |
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