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Power Play

Power Play

Power Play
1978 1h 42m7.2

Power Play

ThrillerDrama
7.2

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A group of military officers frustrated by government corruption and brutality attempts a coup.

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DirectorMartyn Burke
ScreenplayMartyn Burke, Cliff Osmond
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 1, 1978
CountryCanada
Languageen
Runtime1h 42m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 5.9 / 10
Votes12
GenresThriller, Drama
StudioThe Rank Organisation, Magnum Films
Power Play
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Cast

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Colonel Zeller

David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Colonel Anthony Narriman

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Blair

Barry Morse

Barry Morse

Dr. Jean Rousseau

August Schellenberg

August Schellenberg

Minh

Harvey Atkin

Harvey Atkin

Anwar

George Touliatos

George Touliatos

Barrientos

Alberta Watson

Alberta Watson

Donna

Chuck Shamata

Chuck Shamata

Hillsman

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Torturer

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Peter Sturgess

Janitor

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John Granik

Raymond Kasai

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Marcella Saint-Amant

Mrs. Rousseau

Gary Reineke

Gary Reineke

Aramco

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Eli Rill

Dominique

Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett

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David Calderisi

Blair's Assistant

Doug Lennox

Doug Lennox

Stauffenberg

🎭

Robert Goodier

President

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John Bayliss

Tank Commander

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Warren Van Evera

Terrorist

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Sandra Scott

Donna's Mother

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Gino Marrocco

Donna's Father

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Bridget McCann

Marie Narriman

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Terry Doyle

Ambassador

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Eugene Amodeo

Photographer

George R. Robertson

George R. Robertson

Colonel Lucas

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Peter Jobin

Officer of Plane

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Frank Praino

Deputy Minister

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Richard Moffatt

Air Traffic Controller

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Steve Pernie

Air Controller R.I.

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Harvey Sokoloff

Radio Operator

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Alan Rosenthal

Pilot

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Jean Cavall

Barman

Géza Kovács

Géza Kovács

Blair Aide

🎭

Loris Biagini

Press Secretary

Jeannie Elias

Jeannie Elias

Embassy Girl

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Sandy Crawley

Tank Mechanic

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Kathy May

Telephone Operator

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Allan Aarons

Sergeant Major

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Frequently Asked Questions about Power Play

Where can I watch Power Play?

Power Play (1978) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Power Play about?

A group of military officers frustrated by government corruption and brutality attempts a coup.

Who directed Power Play?

Power Play (1978) was directed by Martyn Burke. The film is a Thriller, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 42m, rated 7.2/10.

How long is Power Play?

Power Play runs 1h 42m (102 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.2/10 from 12 votes. Genre: Thriller, Drama.

Is Power Play worth watching?

Power Play is rated 7.2/10 by 12 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Thriller and Drama fans.