The Pianist
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
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
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Pianist?
- The Pianist was directed by Roman Polanski.
- When was The Pianist released?
- The Pianist was released on September 17, 2002.
- How long is The Pianist?
- The Pianist has a runtime of 2h 30m.
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