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The Power of One (1992)

Movie ★ 7.5 127 min

Drama

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.

John G. Avildsen Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 27, 1992
Runtime
127 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$18.0M
Box office
$2.8M
IMDb
tt0105159
Language
Studio
, , , Arnon Milchan Productions

Themes

Cast

Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman Geel Piet Stephen Dorff Stephen Dorff P.K. Age 18 Simon Fenton Simon Fenton P.K. Age 12 Guy Witcher Guy Witcher P.K. Age 7 Armin Mueller-Stahl Armin Mueller-Stahl Doc Alois Moyo Alois Moyo Gideon Duma Marius Weyers Marius Weyers Prof. Daniel Marais Ian Roberts Ian Roberts Hoppie Gruenewald Fay Masterson Fay Masterson Maria Winston Ntshona Winston Ntshona Mlungisi Dominic Walker Morrie Gilbert Robbie Bulloch Jaapie Botha Daniel Craig Daniel Craig Sgt. Botha Clive Russell Clive Russell Sgt. Bormann Faith Edwards Faith Edwards Miriam Sisulu Brian O'Shaughnessy Brian O'Shaughnessy Col. Bretyn Michael Brunner Commandant Van Zy Gert van Niekerk Lt. Smit

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Power of One about?
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.
Who directed The Power of One?
The Power of One was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who stars in The Power of One?
The Power of One stars Morgan Freeman, Stephen Dorff, Simon Fenton, Guy Witcher.
When was The Power of One released?
The Power of One is a 1992 drama film.
Where can I watch The Power of One?
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