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The Power of One is a 1992 drama film directed and edited by John G. Avildsen, loosely based on Bryce Courtenay's 1989 novel of the same title. The film stars Stephen Dorff, John Gielgud, Morgan Freeman, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Daniel Craig in his feature film debut.
Mar 27, 1992 · A film based on Bryce Courtenay's novel about an English orphan who becomes a boxer and a symbol of hope in apartheid South Africa. Starring Stephen Dorff, Morgan Freeman, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Daniel Craig in his debut role.
- (11K)
- Drama, Sport
- John G. Avildsen
- 1992-03-27
A 2004 film based on a novel about a young South African boxer who challenges the apartheid regime. The critics' ratings range from 1.5 to 5 stars, indicating mixed to positive reviews.
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- John G. Avildsen
- PG-13
- Stephen Dorff
Mar 2, 2012 · The Power of One (1992) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #ThePowerofOne From the Academy Award™-winning* director of Rocky and The Karate Kid comes a story as explosive as today's headlines.
- 2 min
- 186.3K
- Warner Bros. Classics
Visit the movie page for 'The Power of One' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.
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- John G. Avildsen
- PG13
- Morgan Freeman
Mar 27, 1992 · Roger Ebert criticizes the film for simplifying the complex South African reality and turning it into a boxing movie. He argues that the film diminishes evil by embodying it in one man and ignores the role of women and blacks in the anti-apartheid struggle.
An English boy, living in Africa during World War II, through his boxing prowess, becomes a symbol of hope, in a time of war. PK (Dorff), an English orphan terrorised for his family's political beliefs in Africa, turns to his only friend, a kindly world-wise prisoner, Geel Piet (Freeman).
