The Power of One(1992)
An exhilarating epic of a triumph of the heart.
The Power of One Synopsis
PK, an English orphan terrorized for his family's political beliefs in Africa, turns to his only friend, a kindly world-wise prisoner, Geel Piet. Geel teaches him how to box with the motto “fight with your fists and lead with your heart”. As he grows to manhood, PK uses these words to take on the system and the injustices he sees around him - and finds that one person really can make a difference.
The Power of One (1992) is a drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, released on March 27, 1992 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Morgan Freeman, Stephen Dorff, Simon Fenton and Guy Witcher. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 156 ratings.
- Director:
- John G. Avildsen
- Writers:
- Bryce Courtenay, Robert Mark Kamen
- Producers:
- Arnon Milchan, Doug Seelig
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Semler
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Village Roadshow Pictures, Arnon Milchan Productions, Le Studio Canal+
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,827,107
- Status:
- Released
The Power of One (1992) Trailer
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The Power of One Cast & Crew
Main cast
Morgan Freeman
as Geel Piet
Stephen Dorff
as P.K. Age 18
Simon Fenton
as P.K. Age 12
Guy Witcher
as P.K. Age 7
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Doc
Alois Moyo
as Gideon Duma
Marius Weyers
as Prof. Daniel Marais
Ian Roberts
as Hoppie Gruenewald
Fay Masterson
as Maria
Winston Ntshona
as Mlungisi
- Dominic Walker
Dominic Walker
as Morrie Gilbert
- Robbie Bulloch
Robbie Bulloch
as Jaapie Botha
Key crew
Directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Bryce Courtenay and Robert Mark Kamen, produced by Arnon Milchan and Doug Seelig.
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The Power of One Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 156 ratings.
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The Power of One – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Power of One online?
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The Power of One (1992) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Power of One?
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The main cast of The Power of One (1992) includes Morgan Freeman, Stephen Dorff, Simon Fenton, Guy Witcher and Armin Mueller-Stahl. The film was directed by John G. Avildsen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Power of One released?
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The Power of One was released on March 27, 1992 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is The Power of One worth watching?
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The Power of One (1992) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 156 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Power of One?
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Yes. The official The Power of One trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.