The First Power
Synopsis
A dedicated L.A. police detective and a female psychic must stop a demonic serial killer who was given the powers of resurrection, teleportation and possession.
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Top Cast
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Lou Diamond Phillips
Det. Russell Logan
Tracy Griffith
Tess Seaton
Jeff Kober
Patrick Channing
Mykelti Williamson
Det. Oliver Franklin
Dennis Lipscomb
Commander Perkins
Carmen Argenziano
Lt. Grimes
Clayton Landey
Mazza
David Gale
Monsignor
Philip Abbott
Cardinal
J. Patrick McNamara
Priest
Bill Moseley
Bartender
Brian Libby
Bum / Detective
Sue Giosa
Carmen
Gokul
Street Vendor
Grand L. Bush
Reservoir Worker
Elizabeth Arlen
Sister Marguerite
Dan Tullis Jr.
Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 10, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.24x
+$12.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Resnikoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Resnikoff
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- The First Power
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.4M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Nelson Entertainment, Interscope Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Resnikoff
Robert Resnikoff
Stewart Copeland
Theo van de Sande
Michael Bloecher
David Madden
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Resnikoff
Director
Robert Resnikoff
Writer
David Madden
Producer
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Michael Bloecher
Editor
Joseph T. Garrity
Production Design
Timothy D'Arcy
Costume Design
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Power
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Power about?
A dedicated L.A. police detective and a female psychic must stop a demonic serial killer who was given the powers of resurrection, teleportation and possession.
Who directed The First Power?
The First Power was directed by Robert Resnikoff.
Who stars in The First Power?
The principal cast of The First Power includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Tracy Griffith, Jeff Kober, Mykelti Williamson, Dennis Lipscomb.
When was The First Power released and how long is it?
The First Power was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The First Power?
The First Power had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $22.4M at the worldwide box office (2.24 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The First Power?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Power was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Power?
The First Power holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).