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The Power of One (1992)

PG-13 · 1992-03-27 · 2h 7m · EN
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An exhilarating epic of a triumph of the heart.

PK, an English orphan terrorized for his family's political beliefs in Africa, turns to his only friend, a kindly world-wise prisoner, Geel Piet. Geel teaches him how to box with the motto “fight with your fists and lead with your heart”. As he grows to manhood, PK uses these words to take on the system and the injustices he sees around him - and finds that one person really can make a difference.

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John G. AvildsenDirector
Budget
$18M
Box office
$2.8M

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Agatha HurleAgatha HurleMidwifeNigel IvyNigel IvyP.K. NewbornTracy Brooks SwopeTracy Brooks SwopeMotherBrendan DearyBrendan DearyP.K. InfantNomadlozi KubhekaNomadlozi KubhekaNannyWinston MangwararaWinston MangwararaTonderai InfantGuy WitcherGuy WitcherP.K. Age 7Tonderai MasendaTonderai MasendaTonderaiCecil Zilla MamanziCecil Zilla MamanziRanch ForemanJohn TurnerJohn TurnerAfrikaner MinisterRobbie BullochRobbie BullochJaapie BothaGordon ArnellGordon ArnellMinister at Mother's Funeral

Keywords

Based on novel or bookAfricaBoxingBullyingChickenShowerApartheid

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Africa · BoxingDialogue densityDramaDirector preference78899Actor preference169963 · 128604 · 93544Country preferenceFr

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What is The Power of One about?

PK, an English orphan terrorized for his family's political beliefs in Africa, turns to his only friend, a kindly world-wise prisoner, Geel Piet. Geel teaches him how to box with the motto “fight with your fists and lead with your heart”. As he grows to manhood, PK uses these words to take on the system and the injustices he sees around him - and finds that one person really can make a difference.

How long is The Power of One?

The Power of One has a runtime of 127 minutes.