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1996PG-131h 45m

Won the Oscar for Best Actor ›

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A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love

Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.

Director: Scott Hicks
Writers: Jan Sardi, Scott Hicks
Music: David Hirschfelder
Cinematography: Geoffrey Simpson
Rated: PG-13 · Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

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Cast

Geoffrey RushDavid Helfgott - Adult
Noah TaylorDavid Helfgott - Adolescent
Armin Mueller-StahlPeter
Lynn RedgraveGillian
Googie WithersKatharine Susannah Prichard
Sonia ToddSylvia
Nicholas BellBen Rosen
John GielgudCecil Parkes
Justin BraineTony
Chris HaywoodSam

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