Powder (1995)
Overview
Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as "Powder" struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do incredible things. This phenomenon changes the lives of all those around him in ways they never could have imagined.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $9,500,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $30,900,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 34.235 |
Directed By
Victor Salva
Crew
Victor Salva
Victor Salva
Roger Birnbaum
Riley Kathryn Ellis
Daniel Grodnik
Robert Snukal
Jerry Goldsmith
Jerzy Zieliński
Dennis M. Hill
Russell Towery
Waldemar Kalinowski
Betsy Cox
TOP CAST
Mary Steenburgen
Jessie Caldwell
Sean Patrick Flanery
Jeremy 'Powder' Reed
Lance Henriksen
Sheriff Doug Barnum
Jeff Goldblum
Donald Ripley
Brandon Smith
Deputy Harley Duncan
Bradford Tatum
John Box
Susan Tyrrell
Maxine
Missy Crider
Lindsey Kelloway
Ray Wise
Dr. Aaron Stripler
Esteban Powell
Mitch
Danette McMahon
Emma Barnum
Paula Engel
Anna Reed
Bonnie Gallup
Nurse
Dee Macaluso
Nurse #1
Tom Tarantini
Steve Barnum
Brady Coleman
Dr. Deggan
Alex Morris
Dr. Duane Roth
Woody Watson
Deke Kelloway
Darla Rae
Mrs. Kubler (uncredited)
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