The Power of One is a 1992 drama film directed and edited by John G. Avildsen, loosely based on Bryce Courtenay's 1989 novel of the same title.
The Power of One
PG-13 · 1992 ‧ Sport/Drama ‧ 2h 7m
It's the 1930s, and as the people he cares for die or leave his village, young South African P.K. bonds with much older Doc (Armin Mueller-Stahl). A foreigner, Doc is detained when World War II starts, but from his prison cell he encourages P.K....
Release date: March 27, 1992 (USA)
Director: John G. Avildsen
Story by: Bryce Courtenay
Distributed by: Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures, and Roadshow Entertainment
Adapted from: The Power of One
Box office: $2.8 million
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