Top billed cast

1. 

   Peter O'Toole

   Colonel Zeller

2. 

   David Hemmings

   Colonel Anthony Narriman

3. 

   Donald Pleasence

   Blair

4. 

   Barry Morse

   Dr. Jean Rousseau

5. 

   August Schellenberg

   Minh

6. 

   Harvey Atkin

   Anwar

7. 

   George Touliatos

   Barrientos

8. 

   Alberta Watson

   Donna

9. 

   Chuck Shamata

   Hillsman

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Reviews

A review by Potsdamerplatz

Written by Potsdamerplatz on 2025-03-21

A hidden gem from the 1970s, "Power Play" brings an ensemble cast together as military officers in a fictional country, planning a coup d'état against the unpopular, corrupt and authoritarian regime.

David Hemmings and Barry Morse lead the conspirators with more big names being recruited as the movie progresses.

The country's ruthless security police, headed by a sinister Donald Pleasence, soon begin to suspect something is going on and the tension is ramped up in the days leading to the planned revolution. Officers become unreliable, plans go awry and it becomes apparent there is a tr...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• thoughtful
• dramatic
• suspenseful
• audacious