The Power and the Prize
Challenging drama of today's changing morals
1956 · 1h 38m · Approved
Drama
Directed by
Henry Koster
Overview
An ambitious executive jeopardizes his career to marry a European refugee.
Director and cast
- Henry Koster Director
- Robert Taylor as Cliff Barton
- Elisabeth Müller as Miriam Linka (as Elisabeth Mueller)
- Burl Ives as George Salt
- Charles Coburn as Guy Eliot
- Cedric Hardwicke as Mr. Carew (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
- Mary Astor as Mrs. George Salt
- Niki Dantine as Joan Salt (as Nicola Michaels)
- Leoda Richards Cast
- Richard Erdman Cast
- Richard Deacon Cast
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