United States / Jan 31, 1986 / R
More seductive than sex… More addictive than any drug… More precious than gold. And one man can get it for you. For a price.
1h 51min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Beatrice Straight | Claire Hastings |
| Fritz Weaver | Wallace Furman |
| E. Katherine Kerr | Irene Furman |
| Michael Learned | Gov. Andrea Stannard |
| Omar Torres | Roberto Cepeda |
| Polly Rowles | Lucille DeWitt |
| Matt Salinger | Phillip Aarons |
| Tom Mardirosian | Sheikh |
| Ricardo Gallarzo Jr. | Interpreter (as Ricardo Gallarzo) |
| Jessica James | Helen |
| Glenn Kezer | Frank McKusker |
| Douglas Newell | David Garber |
| Scott Harlan | Ralph Andropwicz |
| Ed Van Nuys | Charles Whiting |
| Nick Flynn | Wilson Jacobs |
| Noel Harrison | Leonard Thompson |
| Jackson Beck | The Voice (voice) |
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| Leila Danette | Poor Woman |
| Kevin Hagen | Cop |
| Timothy Jecko | Business Executive |
| Margaret Barker | Wealthy Matron |
| D. B. Sweeney | College Student |
| Linda DeNiro | Desk Clerk |
| Lynn Klugman | Video Technician |
| John Robert Evans | Senator #1 |
| Elizabeth Kendrick | Receptionist |
| Jim Hartz | Commentator |
| Roger Grimsby | Commentator |
| Margaret Hall | Commentator |
| Brad Holbrook | Commentator |
| Donna Hanover | Commentator |
| Frank Casey | Commentator |
| Kristi Witker | Commentator |
| Marvin Scott | Anchorman |
| Daryl Edwards | Waiter |
| Martha Pinson | Assistant |
| Jack Zahniser | Jack the Pilot |
| Burke Pearson | City Clerk |
| Janet Sarno | Moderator |
| Robert Fieldsteel | Assistant Director |
| Gregory Wagrowski | Assistant Director |
| Ron Stein | Stunt Cameraman |
| Robert Kruger | Barry |
| Eldo Ray Estes | Campaign Aide (uncredited) |
| Tony D. Head | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Lynda Lenet | Cocktail Waitress (uncredited) |
| Tomas Moore | TV News Photographer (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Power |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Polar Entertainment, Lorimar Motion Pictures |
| Release date | 31 gennaio 1986 |
| Production | Reene Schisgal, Mark Tarlov, Wolfgang Glattes, Kenneth Utt |
| Writer | David Himmelstein |
| Casting | Joy Todd |
| Editing | Andrew Mondshein |
| Cinematography | Andrzej Bartkowiak, Hank Muller |
| Assistant directors | Sidney Lumet |
| Camera operators | Andrzej Bartkowiak, Hank Muller |
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| Additional photography | Andrzej Bartkowiak, Hank Muller |
| Production design | Peter S. Larkin, Thomas C. Tonery, William Barclay |
| Art direction | William Barclay, Thomas C. Tonery, Peter S. Larkin |
| Set decoration | Thomas C. Tonery, William Barclay, Peter S. Larkin |
| Music | Cy Coleman |
| Sound | Cy Coleman |
| Costume design | Anna Hill Johnstone, Joe Cranzano, Bob Grimaldi |
| Makeup | Joe Cranzano, Bob Grimaldi, Anna Hill Johnstone |
| Hairstyling | Joe Cranzano, Bob Grimaldi, Anna Hill Johnstone |
| Budget | 16.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 3.800.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Australia / Mar 27, 1986
Sweden / May 09, 1986 / 11
France / Nov 26, 1986 / 12
Digital
Germany / Jan 31, 1986 / 12
Physical media
Czechia / May 01, 1994
TV
Slovakia / Aug 07, 1997 / 12 / Markíza
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