The Power of One (1992)

7.1PG-13125 minDirector: John G. Avildsen

1992 film by John G. Avildsen

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.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Power of One about?
The Power of One (1992) — The Power of One is an intriguing story of a young English boy named Peekay and his passion for changing the world. Growing up he suffered as the only English boy in an Afrikaans school. Soon orphaned, he was placed in the care of a German national named Professor von Vollensteen
Is The Power of One based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Power of One scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.