The Power Within
The Power Within

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The Power Within

1979
Movie
74 min
English

A prospective about a daredevil flyer, barnstorming for county fairs, who becomes a human dynamo after being struck by lightning and is menaced by enemy agents determined to find out the secret of his incredible powers.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: J.P. SimonGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former boxer, now working as a detective, is drawn back into the violent underworld he tried to escape. He investigates a series of brutal murders that seem to be connected to his past boxing career. As he gets closer to the truth, he uncovers a conspiracy that puts his life and the lives of those he cares about in grave danger.

Critical Reception

'The Power Within' is a gritty and action-packed thriller that, while perhaps not groundbreaking, delivers a solid dose of suspense and violence typical of its era. It garnered moderate attention for its straightforward narrative and pacing, appealing to fans of crime dramas with a penchant for intense action sequences. Audience reception was generally positive for its genre elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless pace and hard-boiled atmosphere.

  • Noted for its straightforward, if sometimes predictable, plot.

  • Appreciated by fans of 1970s crime thrillers for its gritty action.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'The Power Within' from 1979 is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment on that platform.

Fun Fact

While 'The Power Within' might not be widely recognized today, it features a performance by Gordon Mitchell, an actor who had a prolific career in Italian exploitation and genre films, often appearing in peplum and spaghetti westerns.

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