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The Pianist (2002)

Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.

  • Sep 17, 2002
  • 2h 30m
  • R

8.4/10

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10,587 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Pianist is a 2002 drama and war film directed by Roman Polanski. Its leading cast includes Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay. It runs for 2 hours 30 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 30 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
8.4/10 from 10,587 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

4K Restoration Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Adrien Brody Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman
  • Thomas Kretschmann Captain Wilm Hosenfeld
  • Frank Finlay Father
  • Maureen Lipman Mother
  • Emilia Fox Dorota
  • Ed Stoppard Henryk Szpilman
  • Julia Rayner Regina Szpilman
  • Jessica Kate Meyer Halina Szpilman
  • Michał Żebrowski Jurek
  • Wanja Mues SS Slapping Father
  • Richard Ridings Mr. Lipa
  • Nomi Sharron Feather Woman
  • Anthony Milner Man Waiting to Cross
  • Lucy Skeaping Street Musician
  • Roddy Skeaping Street Musician
  • Ben Harlan Street Musician
  • Thomas Lawinky Schutzpolizei
  • Joachim Paul Assböck Schutzpolizei

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