The Power of One
“An exhilarating epic of a triumph of the heart.”
1992 · 2 h 7 min
Directed by 
John G. Avildsen
John G. AvildsenCast
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Plot
An English orphan in apartheid-era South Africa learns boxing and life lessons from a prisoner.
Sinekatalog’s take
John G. Avildsen's drama is rousing and sentimental, with a rich Hans Zimmer score.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (11,546 votes)
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