Character Relationship Map: Absolute Power

Characters

• Luther Whitney (played by Clint Eastwood) — protagonist
• Seth Frank (played by Ed Harris) — supporting
• Gloria Russell (played by Judy Davis) — supporting
• Michael McCarty (played by Richard Jenkins) — minor
• Tim Collin (played by Dennis Haysbert) — supporting
• Bill Burton (played by Scott Glenn) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Bill Burton → Gloria Russell (Power Subordinate)
• Bill Burton → Tim Collin (Alliance Partner)
• Seth Frank → Gloria Russell (Conflict Arresting Officer)
• Seth Frank → Bill Burton (Alliance Cooperator)
• Luther Whitney → Michael McCarty (Conflict Hitman)
• Luther Whitney → Gloria Russell (Conflict Cover-up Mastermind)
• Luther Whitney → Tim Collin (Conflict Assassin)
• Luther Whitney → Bill Burton (Conflict Pursuer)
• Luther Whitney → Seth Frank (Professional Investigator)

Story Analysis

A master thief uncovers a presidential cover-up and fights to expose the truth while evading assassins.

Plot Progression

1. The Heist and the Cover-Up
2. The Investigation and the Decision
3. The Assassination and the Rescue
4. The Confrontation and the Resolution