Power is a 1986 American political drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Richard Gere. The original screenplay by David Himmelstein focuses on political corruption and how power affects both those who wield it and the people they try to control.

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Written by David Himmelstein

Produced by Reene Schisgal

Mark Tarlov

Kenneth Utt

Wolfgang Glattes

Starring

Richard Gere

Julie Christie

Gene Hackman

Kate Capshaw

Denzel Washington

E.G. Marshall

Beatrice Straight