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A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love morePlot:
Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 38 wins & 34 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Rush Thanks Sarandon For Keeping Him Calm (From WENN. 26 March 2001)
Top Australian Producers Urge Tax On "Offshore Productions" (From Studio Briefing. 2 December 1999)
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What a difference a 2nd viewing makes moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Geoffrey Rush | ... | David Helfgott - Adult |
 | Justin Braine | ... | Tony |
| Sonia Todd | ... | Sylvia |
| Chris Haywood | ... | Sam |
| Alex Rafalowicz | ... | David Helfgott - Child |
| Gordon Poole | ... | Eisteddfod Presenter |
 | Armin Mueller-Stahl | ... | Peter |
| Nicholas Bell | ... | Ben Rosen |
| Danielle Cox | ... | Suzie - Child |
| Rebecca Gooden | ... | Margaret |
| Marta Kaczmarek | ... | Rachel |
| John Cousins | ... | Jim Minogue |
 | Noah Taylor | ... | David Helfgott - Adolescent |
| Paul Linkson | ... | State Champion Announcer |
| Randall Berger | ... | Isaac Stern |
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Rated PG-13 for nudity/sensuality and intense thematic elements.Parents Guide:
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105 minCountry:
AustraliaLanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Iceland:L | South Korea:12 | Brazil:18 (DVD rating) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34422) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Belgium:KT | Chile:14 | Finland:K-8 | Germany:12 (bw) | Netherlands:AL | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | UK:12MOVIEmeter: 
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Continuity: The length of David Helfgott's cigarette when playing "Flight of the Bumblebee" at Moby's. moreSoundtrack:
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I don't now why but when I first viewed this a few years back I did not care for it, but after watching it again I was very impressed. Maybe because I have grown more of an appreciation for classical music in that timeframe. I really don't understand how I could have missed the outstanding portrayal of the nuturing/stultifying father-son relationship, or the moving way that David can only express himself via the piano (notice how he speaks in virtually only apothems). This is a very great film.