Power Play_
A group of military officers frustrated by government corruption and brutality attempts a coup.
Starring
Peter O'Toole, David Hemmings, Donald Pleasence
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
3 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Power Play was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
A group of military officers frustrated by government corruption and brutality attempts a coup.
Power Play is a Thriller, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 42m.
CAST (20)
Peter O'Toole
Colonel Zeller
David Hemmings
Colonel Anthony Narriman
Donald Pleasence
Blair
Barry Morse
Dr. Jean Rousseau
August Schellenberg
Minh
Harvey Atkin
Anwar
George Touliatos
Barrientos
Alberta Watson
Donna
Chuck Shamata
Hillsman
Michael Ironside
Torturer
PS
Peter Sturgess
Janitor
JG
John Granik
Raymond Kasai
MS
Marcella Saint-Amant
Mrs. Rousseau
Gary Reineke
Aramco
ER
Eli Rill
Dominique
Dick Cavett
Dick Cavett
DC
David Calderisi
Blair's Assistant
Doug Lennox
Stauffenberg
RG
Robert Goodier
President
JB
John Bayliss
Tank Commander
STUDIOS (4)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (12 votes)
Popularity
6
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Power Play about?
A group of military officers frustrated by government corruption and brutality attempts a coup.
How long is Power Play?
Power Play has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in Power Play?
The cast of Power Play includes Peter O'Toole, David Hemmings, Donald Pleasence, Barry Morse, August Schellenberg.
What is the rating of Power Play?
Power Play has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Thriller
Drama