Power (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, Power is a drama and tv movie film directed by Virgil W. Vogel, running about 240 minutes.
What it’s about. Loosely based on the life of Jimmy Hoffa, this traces the rise of Tommy Vanda (Joe Don Baker) from a Chicago dock worker to an influential labor leader who, like Hoffa, finds himself behind bars in a federal prison, and not long after, taken for a ride by shady men never to be seen again.
Who’s in it. Power stars Joe Don Baker as Tommy Vanda, Karen Black as Rose Vanda-Buchanan, David Groh as Tony Guidice and Howard Da Silva as Jack Eisenstadt, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Power page.
If you liked it. Fans of Power tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Power (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Power change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Power?
- Power stars Joe Don Baker, Karen Black, David Groh, Howard Da Silva and Tom Atkins.
- When was Power released?
- Power was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 240 minutes.