The Power and the Prize

Nan
1h 38m
1956
5.5 /10 (4)

Challenging drama of today's changing morals

Overview

An ambitious executive jeopardizes his career to marry a European refugee.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1956-09-26

Top Billed 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

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