IMDb >
The Pianist (1991)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Pianist (1991) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 4 | slideshow) |
 |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
6 February 1992 (Argentina)
more
Plot:
Jean and her sister, played by Macha Grenon, have a life long infatuation with the Japanese Pianist...
more
| add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
User Comments:
Amateurish in just about every aspect.
more (3 total)
Cast
(Credited cast) | Gail Travers | ... | Jean |
 | Macha Grenon | ... | Colette |
| Eiji Okuda | ... | Yoshi |
| Dorothée Berryman | ... | Samantha |
| Maury Chaykin | ... | Cody |
| Ralph Allison | ... | Martin |
 | Carl Alacchi | ... | Narrator |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Andreas Apergis | ||
| Elaine Church | ... | Aunt Ruth |
| Ariane Cordeau | ||
| John Fucile | ||
| Howard Storey | ... | Uncle Charlie |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
Argentina:112 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Filming Locations:
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (3 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Pianist (1991)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen | The Notebook | Notes on a Scandal | The Devil Wears Prada | 10 Things I Hate About You |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | IMDb Romance section |
| IMDb Canada section | Add this title to MyMovies |
What a huge disappointment this movie was. The story was one that was ripe with possibilities, but the ineptness of the direction and most of the acting, as well as the script, left the movie with a totally lackluster dullness. The story of two sisters both having a crush on a good-looking Japanese pianist was quite enticing. Unfortunately, the script was trite and narratively all over the place, the acting was extremely self-conscious, the technical qualities of the film were very low, especially the sound (this may have been the fault of the particular video that we watched), and the movie lacked a clear focus and direction. On top of all that, there was a narrator who spoke as if he were narrating a Calvin Klein commercial.
There were a couple of good points. The acting of the Macha Grenon, who played the sister Colette, and that of Maury Chaykin was pretty good. I'd love to see Macha Grenon in a movie with a better script. Also, there was one scene where the Japanese student, Yoshi, was in bed with both of the sisters. This scene was quite effective--it was quite sensual and rather tender. Otherwise, the film was flat, and reminded be often times of the quality of the 1960's B horror films. Leonard Pince Darnell would have had a field day.