The Pianist (2002)
Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.
The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work playing in a café; and when his family is deported in 1942, he stays behind, works for a while as a laborer, and eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city.
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Adrien BrodyWładysław 'Władek' Szpilman
Thomas KretschmannCaptain Wilm Hosenfeld
Frank FinlayFather
Maureen LipmanMother
Emilia FoxDorota
Ed StoppardHenryk Szpilman
Julia RaynerRegina Szpilman
Jessica Kate MeyerHalina Szpilman
Michał ŻebrowskiJurek
Wanja MuesSS Slapping Father
Richard RidingsMr. Lipa
Nomi SharronFeather WomanKeywords
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What is The Pianist about?
The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work playing in a café; and when his family is deported in 1942, he stays behind, works for a while as a laborer, and eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city.
How long is The Pianist?
The Pianist has a runtime of 150 minutes.
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