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Power
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R,1hr 51min
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1986
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Warner Home Video
Synopsis: A star-studded cast portrays political movers and shakers in this drama about politics and the media. Richard Gere is Pete St. John, a gilt-edged "image" advisor to the likes of powerful and often crooked politicians -- including a South American candidate for the top office in his country and, reluctantly, a conservative industrialist named Jerome Cade (J.T. Walsh). Cade is after a Senate seat vacated by Sam Hastings (E.G. Marshall), a liberal politician who fits in with the views that Pete once ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
An underrated political drama from director Sidney Lumet, who strays outside of his usual New York City confines for a flawed but fascinating tale of Washington, D.C., intrigue that unfortunately didn't hit pay dirt with audiences or critics due to a convoluted mystery plot and some phony domestic drama. While the central scandal at the center of this story proves somewhat anticlimactic, and scenes ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Pete St. John
Ellen Freeman
Wilfred Buckley
Sydney Betterman
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Carlos Lopez and Katherine Power
Kim Fields at Edie Falco and Brooke Shields Kick-Off Ariel Dorfman’s Play "Speak Truth to Power"
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