Power (1986), directed by Sidney Lumet, is a sharp political drama exploring the high-stakes world of image-making in modern politics. Starring Richard Gere, Gene Hackman, Julie Christie, and Denzel Washington, the film follows a media consultant who shapes public perception for corrupt political campaigns — only to face his own crisis of conscience. With Lumet’s trademark moral tension and intelligent dialogue, Power delivers a biting critique of manipulation and ambition in American public life.
Power (1986), directed by Sidney Lumet, is a sharp political drama exploring the high-stakes world of image-making in modern politics. Starring Richard Gere, Gene Hackman, Julie Christie, and Denzel Washington, the film follows a media consultant who shapes public perception for corrupt political campaigns — only to face his own crisis of conscience. With Lumet’s trademark moral tension and intelligent dialogue, Power delivers a biting critique of manipulation and ambition in American public life.
