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The Pianist

Name: The Pianist
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 2002-09-17
Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cast: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox

2002Directed by Roman Polanski

Drama · War2h 30m

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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 Woman

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About The Pianist

How long is The Pianist?: The Pianist runs 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes).
Who directed The Pianist?: The Pianist was directed by Roman Polanski.
Who is in the cast of The Pianist?: The Pianist stars Adrien Brody as Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman, Thomas Kretschmann as Captain Wilm Hosenfeld and Frank Finlay as Father.
What language is The Pianist in?: The Pianist is in English, with some German, Polish and Russian.
Is The Pianist family friendly?: No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Is The Pianist based on a true story or a book?: Yes. The Pianist is based on a true story and real people and events.
Where can I watch The Pianist?: In the United States, The Pianist is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The Pianist released?: The Pianist was released on September 17, 2002.