The Power of One

1992
PG-13
2h 7m

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7.1/10

11K

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John Gielgud, Morgan Freeman, Stephen Dorff, Simon Fenton, Fay Masterson, Alois Moyo, and Guy Witcher in The Power of One (1992)

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Boxing Coming-of-Age Epic Drama Sport

An English boy, living in Africa during World War II, through his boxing prowess, becomes a symbol of hope, in a time of war.An English boy, living in Africa during World War II, through his boxing prowess, becomes a symbol of hope, in a time of war.An English boy, living in Africa during World War II, through his boxing prowess, becomes a symbol of hope, in a time of war.

Director
- John G. Avildsen
Writers
- Bryce Courtenay
- Robert Mark Kamen
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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

11K

YOUR RATING

Director
- John G. Avildsen
Writers
- Bryce Courtenay
- Robert Mark Kamen
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 4 nominations

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Trivia
Feature film debut for Daniel Craig (Sergeant Botha).

Goofs
When PK's character goes from 12 to 18 years old, the caption is "Johannesburg 1948". After the classroom scene and as PK and Morrie are walking past the fountain after the art lesson, Morrie says, "...as the Queen has for boules..." In 1948, George VI was the monarch. Elizabeth II, his daughter, did not ascend to the throne until 1952, four years later. However, the wife of a British King is known as the "Queen". Therefore, Morrie may have been referring to George VI's wife, Queen Elizabeth (later known as "The Queen Mother" after her daughter ascended to the throne).

Quotes
Geel Piet: Little beat big when little smart. First with the head, then with the heart. You can remember that?

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: White Men Can't Jump/The Cutting Edge/The Power of One/Ruby/Noises Off... (1992)

Soundtracks
Concerto for the Southland
Written by Johnny Clegg

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Powerful but informative

Having read both the book and watched the film, this is a great film.

Although lacking a lot of the depth and detail the book had it still captures the essence that Bryce Courtenay used in the book.

I myself grew up in South Africa during Apartheid and it was indeed a tragedy, this book captures what I saw during my time to the letter. The governing powers feared the tribes and from this grew hate,from hate anger.

I read the book whilst still in South Africa as a teenager and it left me with a tear more than once. The Film has been skillfully crafted as well as any adaptation can be done and still leaves me with a lump every time that pinnacle line is uttered: 'Little beat Big, If little is smart. First with the head, then with the Heart'

A shame that Robert Kamen didn't put the same emphasis that came from the book.