The Power and the Prize (1956)
Challenging drama of today's changing morals
An ambitious executive jeopardizes his career to marry a European refugee.
Director: Henry Koster
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: September 26, 1956
Cast
- Robert Taylor - Cliff Barton
- Elisabeth Müller - Miriam Linka
- Burl Ives - George Salt
- Charles Coburn - Guy Eliot
- Cedric Hardwicke - Mr. Carew
- Mary Astor - Mrs. George Salt
- Niki Dantine - Joan Salt
- Leoda Richards - Restaurant Patron
- Richard Erdman - Lester Everett
- Richard Deacon - Howard Carruthers
Screenplay
- Robert Ardrey (Screenplay)
- Howard Swigett (Novel)
Music: Bronislau Kaper
Cinematography: George J. Folsey
Editing: George Boemler
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
marriage, business deal, international intrigue
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Power and the Prize about?
- An ambitious executive jeopardizes his career to marry a European refugee.
- Who directed The Power and the Prize?
- The Power and the Prize was directed by Henry Koster.
- Who stars in The Power and the Prize?
- The Power and the Prize stars Robert Taylor, Elisabeth Müller, Burl Ives, Charles Coburn, Cedric Hardwicke, Mary Astor.
- How long is The Power and the Prize?
- The Power and the Prize has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Power and the Prize?
- The Power and the Prize is a Drama film.
- Where was The Power and the Prize produced?
- The Power and the Prize was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Power and the Prize?
- The themes of The Power and the Prize include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.