Question 1

Which unusual instrument features prominently in Miklós Rózsa's score for The Power?

Accepted Answer

Miklós Rózsa's score makes extensive use of the cymbalum, a hammered dulcimer-like instrument, which accompanies suspenseful moments and is seen being played at the film's beginning.

Question 2

Why did director Byron Haskin believe the film was sabotaged?

Accepted Answer

According to Haskin, MGM deliberately sabotaged the film by casting wrong actors, keeping the budget too low, and skimping on special effects, because they were anxious to be rid of producer George Pal.

Question 3

What connects The Power to MGM's 40th anniversary celebration?

Accepted Answer

MGM announced plans for the movie during its 40th anniversary in 1964, with George Pal as producer/director. The film was made but not released until 1968.

Question 4

Which character is played by George Hamilton in The Power?

Accepted Answer

George Hamilton plays Jim Tanner, a member of a special project team being killed by telekinesis.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Power?

Accepted Answer

Members of a special project team are being killed by telekinesis. The remaining members must identify which of them is the murderer and stop them.

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