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The Power of One

  • 1992
  • PG-13
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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John Gielgud, Morgan Freeman, Stephen Dorff, Simon Fenton, Fay Masterson, Alois Moyo, and Guy Witcher in The Power of One (1992)
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An English boy, living in Africa during World War II, through his boxing prowess, becomes a symbol of hope, in a time of war.An English boy, living in Africa during World War II, through his boxing prowess, becomes a symbol of hope, in a time of war.An English boy, living in Africa during World War II, through his boxing prowess, becomes a symbol of hope, in a time of war.

  • Director
    • John G. Avildsen
  • Writers
    • Bryce Courtenay
    • Robert Mark Kamen
  • Stars
    • Stephen Dorff
    • Armin Mueller-Stahl
    • Morgan Freeman
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John G. Avildsen
    • Writers
      • Bryce Courtenay
      • Robert Mark Kamen
    • Stars
      • Stephen Dorff
      • Armin Mueller-Stahl
      • Morgan Freeman
    • 85User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    Stephen Dorff, Alois Moyo, and Winston Ntshona in The Power of One (1992)
    Armin Mueller-Stahl and Guy Witcher in The Power of One (1992)
    Alois Moyo in The Power of One (1992)
    Faith Edwards and Alois Moyo in The Power of One (1992)
    Stephen Dorff in The Power of One (1992)
    Stephen Dorff and Alois Moyo in The Power of One (1992)
    Stephen Dorff and Alois Moyo in The Power of One (1992)
    Armin Mueller-Stahl and Guy Witcher in The Power of One (1992)
    Clive Russell in The Power of One (1992)
    Daniel Craig in The Power of One (1992)
    Stephen Dorff and Alois Moyo in The Power of One (1992)
    Gordon Arnell, Nomadlozi Kubheka, Tonderai Masenda, and Guy Witcher in The Power of One (1992)

    Top cast

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    Stephen Dorff
    Stephen Dorff
    • P.K. Age 18
    Armin Mueller-Stahl
    Armin Mueller-Stahl
    • Doc
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Geel Piet
    Nomadlozi Kubheka
    • Nanny
    Agatha Hurle
    • Midwife
    Nigel Ivy
    • P.K. Newborn
    Tracy Brooks Swope
    Tracy Brooks Swope
    • Mother
    Brendan Deary
    • P.K. Infant
    Winston Mangwarara
    • Tonderai Infant
    Guy Witcher
    Guy Witcher
    • P.K. Age 7
    Tonderai Masenda
    • Tonderai
    Cecil Zilla Mamanzi
    • Ranch Foreman
    John Turner
    John Turner
    • Afrikaner Minister
    Robbie Bulloch
    • Jaapie Botha
    Gordon Arnell
    • Minister at Mother's Funeral
    Jeremiah Mnisi
    • Dabula Manzi
    Paul Tingay
    • Grandfather
    Hywell Williams
    • Captain
    • Director
      • John G. Avildsen
    • Writers
      • Bryce Courtenay
      • Robert Mark Kamen
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Feature film debut for Daniel Craig (Sergeant Botha).
    • Goofs
      When PK's character goes from 12 to 18 years old, the caption is "Johannesburg 1948". After the classroom scene and as PK and Morrie are walking past the fountain after the art lesson, Morrie says, "...as the Queen has for boules..." In 1948, George VI was the monarch. Elizabeth II, his daughter, did not ascend to the throne until 1952, four years later. However, the wife of a British King is known as the "Queen". Therefore, Morrie may have been referring to George VI's wife, Queen Elizabeth (later known as "The Queen Mother" after her daughter ascended to the throne).
    • Quotes

      Doc: To have a brain is not a sin, but to have a brain and not use it, that is a sin.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: White Men Can't Jump/The Cutting Edge/The Power of One/Ruby/Noises Off... (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Concerto for the Southland
      Written by Johnny Clegg

    User reviews85

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    10/10
    Excellent film and music score.
    I watched this film several years ago and it brought back many memories of my life in South Africa. While living there I saw many things that were portrayed in the film so can relate to it. I thought all the actors were very good and but Morgan Freeman's role was truly exceptional and should have won him an Oscar for his portrayal. The accents were very much true to life even though the main characters were not South African. I found the story line very thought provoking and the music was so good I went out and bought the CD. I think it's about time they showed this film on TV as many things can be learnt from this. I feel this film is on a Parr with another South African film called Serafina which dealt with the riots in Soweto.
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    • Aug 2, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 27, 1992 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • France
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 小子要自強
    • Filming locations
      • Zimbabwe
    • Production companies
      • Alcor Films
      • Canal+
      • New Regency Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,827,107
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $684,358
      • Mar 29, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,827,107
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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