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.
Power 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...
Power (1986) is a drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on January 31, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Richard Gere, Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman and Julie Christie. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers:
- David Himmelstein
- Producers:
- Mark Tarlov, Reene Schisgal
- Cinematographer:
- Andrzej Bartkowiak
- Composer:
- Cy Coleman
- Production:
- Polar Entertainment, Lorimar Motion Pictures
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Power (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Power before you stream it.
Power Cast & Crew
Main 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
Omar Torres
as Roberto Cepeda
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by David Himmelstein, produced by Mark Tarlov and Reene Schisgal.
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Power Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 77 ratings.
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Power – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Power online?
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Power (1986) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Power?
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The main cast of Power (1986) includes Richard Gere, Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Julie Christie and Kate Capshaw. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Power released?
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Power was released on January 31, 1986 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Power worth watching?
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Power (1986) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 77 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 Power?
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Yes. The official Power trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.