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20 November 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
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:
(47 articles)
Lff: Oscaring The Middle-East (From FilmExperience. 21 October 2009, 8:00 PM, PDT)
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excellent film, good in all departments, seriously moving more (86 total)Cast
(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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Also Known As:
Flight of the Bumblebee (Australia) (working title)Helfgott (Australia) (working title)
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Rated PG-13 for nudity/sensuality and intense thematic elements.Parents Guide:
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105 minCountry:
AustraliaLanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Brazil:18 (DVD rating) | Iceland:L | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34422) | South Korea:12 | 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:12Fun Stuff
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Geoffrey Rush had once learned the piano up until aged fourteen. He took up piano lessons again thirty years later for the film and also acted as his own hand double body double. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Aluminium roller shutters on the Helfgott family home. moreSoundtrack:
Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 In C Sharp Minor moreFAQ
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This is a good film in every sense but will mean most to fathers with strong views :).
The story of a brilliant young pianist whose relationship with his father drives him to some sort of mental illness. Watchable, absorbing, brilliantly edited, deeply seriously moving, one of the rare films that pays attention to incidental sound. Wonderful direction and acting. This is a seriously good film.