The Power of One

Based On the book by Bryce Courtenay

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 film stars Stephen Dorff, John Gielgud, Morgan Freeman, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Daniel Craig in his feature film debut. Set in the Union of South Africa during World War II and the years immediately afterwards, the film centers on the life of Peter "PK" Keith, an Anglo-South African boy raised in the prelude to apartheid, and his conflicted relationships with German pianist Karl "Doc" von Vollensteen, Coloured boxing coach Geel Piet and Afrikaner romantic interest Maria Marais.

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Release date:

1992

Director:

John G. Avildsen

Cast:

Stephen Dorff, Armin Mueller-Stahl, John Gielgud, Morgan Freeman, Daniel Craig

Genre:

Drama, Boxing

Country:

France, United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1992 in adaptations