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The Pianist (2002)

R  150 min  -  Biography | Drama | History   -  3 January 2003 (USA)
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A Polish Jewish musician struggles to survive the destruction of the Warsaw ghetto of World War II.

Director:

Roman Polanski

Writers:

Ronald Harwood (screenplay), Wladyslaw Szpilman (based on the book by)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adrien Brody ...
Emilia Fox ...
Michal Zebrowski Michal Zebrowski ...
Ed Stoppard ...
Maureen Lipman Maureen Lipman ...
Frank Finlay Frank Finlay ...
Jessica Kate Meyer ...
Julia Rayner ...
Wanja Mues Wanja Mues ...
Richard Ridings Richard Ridings ...
Nomi Sharron Nomi Sharron ...
Feather Woman
Anthony Milner Anthony Milner ...
Man Waiting to Cross
Lucy Skeaping Lucy Skeaping ...
Street Musician (as Lucie Skeaping)
Roddy Skeaping Roddy Skeaping ...
Street Musician
Ben Harlan Ben Harlan ...
Street Musician
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Storyline

A brilliant pianist, a Polish Jew, witnesses the restrictions Nazis place on Jews in the Polish capital, from restricted access to the building of the Warsaw ghetto. As his family is rounded up to be shipped off to the Nazi labor camps, he escapes deportation and eludes capture by living in the ruins of Warsaw. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Warsaw Ghetto | Jewish | Nazi | Piano | Musician  | See more »

Taglines:

Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and brief strong language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

France | Poland | Germany | UK

Language:

English | German | Russian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Pianist See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€647,882 (Italy) (27 October 2002) (167 Screens)

Gross:

$120,072,577 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Spain: (DVD edition)

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White (archive footage) | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Proceeds from the Amsterdam, Netherlands premiere were donated to the Anne Frank House. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The infamous Sports Palace speech by Josef Goebbels (18th February 1943) is heard on the radio in 1939. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Dorota: [running from bombing] Mr. Szpilman?
Wladyslaw Szpilman: Hello.
Dorota: Oh, I came specially to meet you. I love your playing.
Wladyslaw Szpilman: Who are you?
Dorota: My name is Dorota. I, I'm Jurek's sister... You're bleeding.
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Crazy Credits

Aside from the Universal and Focus Features credits, there are no opening credits. All credits, including the title, appear at the end of the film. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Entourage: Oh, Mandy (#2.8)" (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Suite No. 1 BWV 1007 for Solo Cello"
(1717-23)
Written by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Jerzy Wolochowicz See more »