The Pianist (2002)
Movie 2h 30m ★ 8.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 2002, The Pianist is a drama and war movie. It is directed by Roman Polanski. The cast includes Thomas Kretschmann, Adrien Brody and Richard Ridings. The running time is 2h 30m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.4 out of 10.
71Tonight Score Very well rated, long, so plan the evening.
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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Cast & crew
- Roman PolanskiDirector
- Thomas Kretschmannas Captain Wilm Hosenfeld
- Adrien Brodyas Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman
- Richard Ridingsas Mr. Lipa
- Frank Finlayas Father
- Maureen Lipmanas Mother
- Emilia Foxas Dorota
- Ed Stoppardas Henryk Szpilman
- Julia Rayneras Regina Szpilman
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Questions about The Pianist
- What genre is The Pianist?
- The Pianist is categorised as Drama, War.
- Who stars in The Pianist?
- Thomas Kretschmann, Adrien Brody, Richard Ridings, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Pianist?
- Roman Polanski directed The Pianist.
- How long is The Pianist?
- The Pianist runs for 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- Is The Pianist worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Pianist?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
