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      The Power

      Released Feb 21, 1968 1h 49m Sci-Fi List
      Reviews 38% Audience Score 100+ Ratings Scientists (George Hamilton, Suzanne Pleshette) think a colleague has a deadly superbrain capable of controlling others. Read More Read Less

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      Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Inventive film mixes science fiction with Hitchcock-like thriller. Dec 29, 2015 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews One of the better sci-fi films that no one seems to talk about. Rated: B+ Oct 21, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Dave S After being falsely accused of murder, Professor Jim Tanner (George Hamilton) embarks on a search for the true killer, a colleague with an exceptionally high IQ who kills telepathically. The Power is all a bit silly, clearly, but all of the silliness pales in comparison to the outrageously ridiculous climax, a psychedelic whirlwind that can only be appreciated if you're tripping on acid. Hamilton, as always, is supremely well tanned, Suzanne Pleshette is alluring as the romantic sidekick, and…well, that's about all that it really has to offer. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/14/23 Full Review joe m You wouldn't think it to read the quick synopsis and by the cover art, yet "The Power" turned out to be a fantastic sci-fi suspense thriller. It starts out kind of cheesy, with Professor Tanner (a young - and very hot - George Hamilton) being required to show some government suit as to some research he's doing at some institute. After a rather boring beginning, the movie really picks up after one research is killed and Tanner is discredited. There is a mysterious 'power' at work and Tanner, with help from Suzanne Pleshett, is going to find out! The acting is ok, yet the California scenery, the sets and the whole 1960's vibe is fantastic. The alkaline flats and the kitchen convention sequences are not to be missed! And overall, the plot is well developed and paced leading to an ending that keeps you sort of guessing right to the end - though I must add, and this cost 1/2 a star, the ending is a little muddled. "The Power" turned out to be a movie that I'm glad I stumbled upon. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Colorful supernatural thriller from producer George Pal has George Hamilton playing a scientist who discovers someone on his team has telekinetic powers and is killing off members one by one. Police investigating the first murder believe Hamilton lied about his background and is now a suspect after no one can find any evidence of his academic records. Hamilton must then figure out and stop whoever it is is using their powers to ruin his him and who is killing off his colleagues. "The Power" features some cool 1960s psychedelic special effects, a nice score by golden age composer Miklós Rózsa, a solid mystery, and a cool psychic showdown finale. Not a classic, but pretty entertaining stuff and a bit more serious than most of producer Pal's usual output. Suzanne Pleshette also appears in the film as a fellow scientist helping Hamilton. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Bernard K This movie is horrible. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/13/17 Full Review Audience Member Decent sci-fi on good premise but cops out at end as many do--Power corrupts!! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member One of my favorites from childhood. Sure, it's cheesy, but you don't think of cheesy when you're little. This is one of the films that helped fuel my interest in surrealism Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis Scientists (George Hamilton, Suzanne Pleshette) think a colleague has a deadly superbrain capable of controlling others.
      Director
      Byron Haskin
      Production Co
      George Pal Productions
      Genre
      Sci-Fi
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 21, 1968, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 3, 2019
      Runtime
      1h 49m
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