Power
"More seductive than sex… More addictive than any drug… More precious than gold. And one man can get it for you. For a price."
Originally released in 1986. Power is a drama film. directed by Sidney Lumet.
Starring Richard Gere, Denzel Washington, and Gene Hackman
Synopsis
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (70 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.8M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Gere
as Pete St. John
Denzel Washington
as Arnold Billings
Gene Hackman
as Wilfred Buckley
Julie Christie
as Ellen Freeman
Kate Capshaw
as Sydney Betterman
E.G. Marshall
as Senator Sam Hastings
J. T. Walsh
as Jerome Cade
Beatrice Straight
as Claire Hastings
Fritz Weaver
as Wallace Furman
E. Katherine Kerr
as Irene Furman
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,800,000
Production Companies
- Polar Entertainment
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power about?
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he ...
Who directed Power?
Power was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is Power?
Power has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Power released?
Power was released on January 31, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Power?
The main cast of Power includes Richard Gere, Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Julie Christie, Kate Capshaw.