Power(1986)
“More seductive than sex… More addictive than any drug… More precious than gold. And one man can get it for you. For a price.”
Overview
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...
Director
Sidney Lumet
Studio
Polar Entertainment
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$4M
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
Michael Learned
as Gov. Andrea Stannard
Omar Torres
as Roberto Cepeda
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
Spanish
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$16M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Polar Entertainment • Lorimar Motion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Power?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Power (1986).
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 is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
Who directed Power?▼
Power was directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1986. It is a drama film.
How long is Power?▼
Power has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Power?▼
The cast of Power includes 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 and more.
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