Powder (1995)

An extraordinary encounter with another human being.

Powder (1995) poster

Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as "Powder" struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do incredible things. This phenomenon changes the lives of all those around him in ways they never could have imagined.

Director: Victor Salva
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Jerzy Zieliński
Editing: Dennis M. Hill
Production: Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $31M
Original Language: en

Themes

Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

teenage boy, held at gunpoint, teacher student relationship, albino, fainting, christ allegory, psionic power, healing power, flickering light, extrasensory perception, pale

Trailer

Powder Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Powder about?
Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as "Powder" struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do incredible things. This phenomenon changes the lives of all those around him in ways they never could have imagined.
Who directed Powder?
Powder was directed by Victor Salva.
Who stars in Powder?
Powder stars Mary Steenburgen, Sean Patrick Flanery, Lance Henriksen, Jeff Goldblum, Brandon Smith, Bradford Tatum.
How long is Powder?
Powder has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Powder?
Powder is a Drama, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of Powder?
Powder had a budget of $10M.
How much did Powder gross?
Powder grossed $31M worldwide.
Where was Powder produced?
Powder was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Powder?
The themes of Powder include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.