Power
Series Overview
Loosely based on the life of Jimmy Hoffa, this traces the rise of Tommy Vanda (Joe Don Baker) from a Chicago dock worker to an influential labor leader who, like Hoffa, finds himself behind bars in a federal prison, and not long after, taken for a ride by shady men never to be seen again.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
120 min per episode
1980 – 1980
Premiered: Mon, Jan 14, 1980
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Joe Don Baker
Tommy Vanda
Karen Black
Rose Vanda-Buchanan
David Groh
Tony Guidice
Howard Da Silva
Jack Eisenstadt
Tom Atkins
Buck Buchanan
Scott Brady
Armstrong
Victor Jory
Hillman
Brian Keith
Charles Kandell
Suzanne Lederer
Catherine
William Lucking
Sham Murphy
John Quade
Loading Dock Foreman
Joe Santos
Arthur 'Art' Konigsburg
Laraine Stephens
Norma Greer
Paul Stewart
Vince Ianelli
Jo Van Fleet
Mother Vanda
Ralph Bellamy
Ben Frelinghuysen
Red Buttons
Solly Weiss
Jacques Aubuchon
Robins
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Shear, Virgil W. Vogel
Ernest Tidyman
Jerrold Immel
Jacques R. Marquette
Donald Douglas, Jim Benson, John V. LaBarbera
David Gerber, Jay Daniel
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques R. Marquette
Director of Photography
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Barry Shear
Director
Virgil W. Vogel
Director
Donald Douglas
Editor
Jim Benson
Editor
John V. LaBarbera
Editor
Jay Daniel
Producer
Jerrold Immel
Original Music Composer
Ernest Tidyman
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Power.
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What is Power about?
Loosely based on the life of Jimmy Hoffa, this traces the rise of Tommy Vanda (Joe Don Baker) from a Chicago dock worker to an influential labor leader who, like Hoffa, finds himself behind bars in a federal prison, and not long after, taken for a ride by shady men never to be seen again.
How many seasons does Power have?
Power comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Power?
Key cast members in Power include Joe Don Baker, Karen Black, David Groh, Howard Da Silva, Tom Atkins.
Who created or directed Power?
Power was developed and directed by Barry Shear, Virgil W. Vogel.