The Power of One

"An exhilarating epic of a triumph of the heart."

1992 2h 7m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 157

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“An exhilarating epic of a triumph of the heart.”

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Cast

Morgan Freeman
Geel Piet
Stephen Dorff
P.K. Age 18
Simon Fenton
P.K. Age 12
Guy Witcher
P.K. Age 7
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Doc
Alois Moyo
Gideon Duma
Marius Weyers
Prof. Daniel Marais
Ian Roberts
Hoppie Gruenewald

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John G. Avildsen
Writers: Robert Mark Kamen
Languages: English
Countries: France, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 16% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John G. Avildsen, shot by Dean Semler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Hans Zimmer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John G. Avildsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Morgan Freeman and Stephen Dorff and Simon Fenton carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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Marketing tagline: "An exhilarating epic of a triumph of the heart.".

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The take

John G. Avildsen directs. Dean Semler behind the camera. Hans Zimmer scores. John G. Avildsen cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 16% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
234 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.
4Directed by John G. Avildsen, shot by Dean Semler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Hans Zimmer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor John G. Avildsen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Morgan Freeman and Stephen Dorff and Simon Fenton carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "An exhilarating epic of a triumph of the heart.".
9IMDB entry: tt0105159 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.