The Power and The Truth (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1972, The Power and The Truth is a drama film directed by Manole Marcus, running about 178 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a communist propaganda movie that follows the life of an engineer who is in conflict with power hungry apparatchiks.
Who’s in it. The Power and The Truth stars Mircea Albulescu as Pavel Stoian, Ion Besoiu as Duma, Amza Pellea as Petre Petrescu and Octavian Cotescu as Tiberiu Manu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Power and The Truth sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Power and The Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Power and The Truth 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 Truth (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Power and The Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Power and The Truth worth watching?
- The Power and The Truth holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Power and The Truth?
- The Power and The Truth stars Mircea Albulescu, Ion Besoiu, Amza Pellea, Octavian Cotescu and Lazăr Vrabie.
- When was The Power and The Truth released?
- The Power and The Truth was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.