The Power and the Prize (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1956, The Power and the Prize is a drama film directed by Henry Koster, running about 98 minutes. “Challenging drama of today's changing morals” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ambitious executive jeopardizes his career to marry a European refugee.
Who’s in it. The Power and the Prize stars Robert Taylor as Cliff Barton, Elisabeth Müller as Miriam Linka, Burl Ives as George Salt and Charles Coburn as Guy Eliot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Power and the Prize has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Power and the Prize page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Power and the Prize tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Power and the Prize (1956)?
- In US, The Power and the Prize is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Power and the Prize worth watching?
- The Power and the Prize holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Power and the Prize?
- The Power and the Prize stars Robert Taylor, Elisabeth Müller, Burl Ives, Charles Coburn and Cedric Hardwicke.
- When was The Power and the Prize released?
- The Power and the Prize was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.