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Power (1986): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Power (1986) movie poster

Power is a 1986 drama directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Gene Hackman, Richard Gere and Denzel Washington. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $3.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$3.8M
Metascore
50
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Power (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Sidney Lumet
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bangla
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Power About?

The premise of Power without spoilers.

To save his sister’s life, a young man from a small town assumes the identity of her twin brother. He finds himself embroiled in a dangerous world of deception and high stakes as he navigates this complex situation. The blurred lines between his assumed persona and his true self challenge his sense of identity and force him to confront a treacherous reality.

Power Themes & Keywords

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  • political cover up
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  • political candidate
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Cast & crew

Power Cast

Gene Hackman leads the cast, with Richard Gere and Denzel Washington. Directed by Sidney Lumet; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sidney Lumet

More films directed by Sidney Lumet, best-rated first: 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Serpico.

Full filmography
Ratings

Power Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Power 50 on Metacritic.

Box office

Power Box Office

Power grossed $3.8 million worldwide.

1986 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.8M

US & Canada
$3.8M
Videos

Power Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Power.

Power - Trailer
Details

Power Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “El precio del poder” and “Власт”.

Also known as
  • El precio del poder
  • Власт
  • Os Donos do Poder
  • Skabt til succes
  • Poder
  • Valtapeli
  • Les coulisses du pouvoir
  • I goiteia tis exousias
  • Hatalom
  • Power - Potere
  • Jega
  • El poder
+11 more
  • Moc
  • As Chaves do Poder
  • Power - Der Weg zum Ruhm
  • Power (Poder)
  • Влада
  • 파워
  • Власть
  • 叱咤风云
  • قدرت
  • Power - Weg zur Macht
  • Żądza władzy

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FAQ

Power FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Power, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Power?

Power runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Power released?

Power was released on January 31, 1986.

Who directed Power?

Power was directed by Sidney Lumet.

More films by Sidney Lumet

Who is in the cast of Power?

Power stars Gene Hackman, Richard Gere and Denzel Washington, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Power make at the box office?

Power grossed $3.8 million worldwide.

How is Power rated?

Power has 50 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Power have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Power has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

What language is Power in?

The original language of Power is Bangla.

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