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UNITED STATES · 1986

Power

Sidney Lumet
political corruption power and manipulation political consulting ambition and greed moral compromise
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Synopsis

Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...

Year1986
CountryUnited States
DirectorSidney Lumet
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