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The Power of One Reviews

1992 Certificate 15
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7-year-old P.K. (Guy Witcher) is a white South African raised on his family's farm by his Zulu nanny. When his mother takes ill, he is sent away to an Afrikaner boarding school, where he is picked on and nearly killed by the school bully during a pep rally for Hitler. P.K. survives and is sent to live with his grandfather. He .. Read more

Starring Stephen Dorff, Faye Masterson, Morgan Freeman
Director John G. Avildsen
Genres Drama

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  • Critic's review of The Power of One

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    • A glossy adaptation of Bryce Courtenay's novel, set in '30s South Africa, where orphaned PK (latterly played by Dorff)... read more on Time Out

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Great Film

      I saw this film when I was 13 and fell in love with Stephen Dorf. What a powerful film. The story line is great and the acting supports the film.

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    • Rated - 0.0 stars  

      • 4
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      The Power of One

      I have just read the book and it is amazing. Really want to see the film. Will it be available to rent from Love Film?

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      TBC

      Every time I check on here release date is to be confirmed! Does anyone have any idea when this will be available to buy???

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    • Rated - 1.0 star  

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      Very disappointed

      A bad adaptation of an amazing book - anyone who has read and loved the book like myself will be strongly disappointed. The story is rushed and does not flow... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      The wait is over!

      I've been waiting for this film to finally come out on DVD. This is an exceptional film. Inspirational, motivational and emotional all at the same time. ... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Great Film

      I saw this film when I was 13 and fell in love with Stephen Dorf. What a powerful film. The story line is great and the acting supports the film.

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

      • 7
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      Great film

      This has to be my favourite film ever. Stephen Dorff is great in the lead role with some great supporting cast members such as Sir John Gieldgud and Morgan ... read more »

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