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Power Play

7.2/10
TMDB13 votes
1978Original: English102 min

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

Genres: Thriller, Drama
Cast: Peter O'Toole, David Hemmings, Donald Pleasence, Barry Morse, August Schellenberg

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Power Play (1978) is a film in the thriller, drama genres. Directed by Martyn Burke. The cast includes Peter O'Toole, David Hemmings, Donald Pleasence, Barry Morse.

Released
1978-11-01
Original language
English
Runtime
102 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Canada, United Kingdom
Production companies
The Rank Organisation, Magnum Films, Cowry, Canadian Film Development Corporation
Directors
Martyn Burke
Writers
Cliff Osmond, Martyn Burke

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Audience reviews

7.2/10 from 13 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

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…

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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 traitor amongst the military leadership. The ending includes some of the biggest and most unexpected twists that I've ever seen on screen. Highly suspenseful throughout with many action scenes towards the end as the coup gets underway. Highly recommended.

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

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Peter O'Toole, David Hemmings, Donald Pleasence, Barry Morse, August Schellenberg, Harvey Atkin. See the cast cards above for character names.

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