Power (1986)
Overview
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...
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $16,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $3,800,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.366 |
Directed By
Sidney Lumet
Crew
David Himmelstein
Sidney Lumet
Kenneth Utt
Cy Coleman
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Hank Muller
Mark Tarlov
Reene Schisgal
Andrew Mondshein
Joe Cranzano
Peter S. Larkin
Wolfgang Glattes
Joy Todd
Kenneth Utt
Bob Grimaldi
Thomas C. Tonery
Anna Hill Johnstone
William Barclay
TOP CAST
Richard Gere
Pete St. John
Denzel Washington
Arnold Billings
Gene Hackman
Wilfred Buckley
Julie Christie
Ellen Freeman
Kate Capshaw
Sydney Betterman
E.G. Marshall
Senator Sam Hastings
J. T. Walsh
Jerome Cade
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)
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
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