Director: Martyn Burke
Writer: Cliff Osmond, Martyn Burke
Producer: David Hemmings, Alain Delon, Christopher Dalton
A thriller, released 1st November 1978, based on the non-fiction book Coup d'État: A Practical Handbook by Edward N. Luttwak.
102 min
Rating: 7/10
Released
Top Cast
Peter O'Toole
Colonel Zeller
David Hemmings
Colonel Anthony Narriman
Donald Pleasence
Blair
August Schellenberg
Minh
Barry Morse
Dr. Jean Rousseau
Harvey Atkin
Anwar
Movie Info
Director: Martyn Burke
Writer: Cliff Osmond, Martyn Burke
Producer: David Hemmings, Alain Delon, Christopher Dalton
Production Companies: The Rank Organisation, Magnum Films, Cowry, Canadian Film Development Corporation
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom
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Potsdamerplatz:
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.