The Pianist(2002)
“Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.”
Overview
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.
Director
Roman Polanski
Studio
R.P. Productions
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$120M
Cast
Adrien Brody
as Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman
Thomas Kretschmann
as Captain Wilm Hosenfeld
Frank Finlay
as Father
Maureen Lipman
as Mother
Emilia Fox
as Dorota
Ed Stoppard
as Henryk Szpilman
Julia Rayner
as Regina Szpilman
Jessica Kate Meyer
as Halina Szpilman
Michał Żebrowski
as Jurek
Wanja Mues
as SS Slapping Father
Richard Ridings
as Mr. Lipa
Nomi Sharron
as Feather Woman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
2h 30m
Language
English
Rating
8.4 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$120M
Production Companies
R.P. Productions • Heritage Films • Studio Babelsberg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pianist?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Pianist (2002).
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 and released in 2002. It is a drama, war film.
How long is The Pianist?▼
The Pianist has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
Who stars in The Pianist?▼
The cast of The Pianist includes Adrien Brody as Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman, Thomas Kretschmann as Captain Wilm Hosenfeld, Frank Finlay as Father, Maureen Lipman as Mother, Emilia Fox as Dorota and more.
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