A Piano for Mrs. Cimino (1982)
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- 1h 40min
- Drama
- 03 Feb 1982 (USA)
- TV Movie
An elderly widow must find meaning and activity in her life when her son suggests she is no longer capable of handling her own affairs.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins.
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| Bette Davis | ... |
Esther McDonald Cimino
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| Penny Fuller | ... |
Mrs. Polanski
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| Alexa Kenin | ... |
Karen Cimino
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| George Hearn | ... |
George Cimino
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| Christopher Guest | ... |
Philip Ryan
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| Graham Jarvis | ... |
Leach
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| Keenan Wynn | ... |
Barney Fellman
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Paul Roebling | ... |
Roger Desmond
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LeRoy Schulz | ... |
Harold Cimino
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| Walter Marsh | ... |
Dr. Mitchell
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| Celeste Insell | ... |
Nurse Graham
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Fran Gebhard | ... |
Gloria Cimino
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| Karen Austin | ... |
Alice Cimino
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| Anna Hagan | ... |
Social Service Dir.
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| Antony Holland | ... |
Judge Schultz
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| David Petersen | ... |
Mr. Hartman
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| William Buck | ... |
Dr. Sorrell
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Ted Stidder | ... |
Mr. Anderson
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Joan Panton | ... |
Mrs. Nash
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Cathryn Johnston | ... |
Mrs. Wohlsteader
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Barbara Tremain | ... |
Mrs. Yeager
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| Terence Kelly | ... |
Mr. Emory
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| Wiley Harker | ... |
Mr. Bales
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Eda Reiss Merin | ... |
Mary Gatlin
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David Cramer | ... |
Bank Clerk
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| David Downing | ... |
Mr. Harris
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Directed by
| George Schaefer | ||
Written by
| John Gay | ... | (teleplay) |
| Robert Oliphant | ... | (book) |
Produced by
| Tony Converse | ... | executive producer |
| Roger Gimbel | ... | executive producer |
| Adrienne Luraschi | ... | associate producer |
| George Schaefer | ... | producer |
| Christopher Seitz | ... | co-producer (as Christopher H. Seitz) |
Music by
| James Horner | ||
Cinematography by
| Edward R. Brown | ||
Editing by
| Rita Roland | ||
Editorial Department
| Joseph Guresky | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Susan Bluestein | ||
Art Direction by
| Graeme Murray | ||
| Fred Price | ... | (as Fred R. Price) |
Makeup Department
| Salli Bailey | ... | hair stylist |
| Phyllis Newman | ... | makeup artist |
| Robert Norin | ... | makeup artist: Miss Davies (as Bob Norin) |
| Peggy Shannon | ... | hair stylist: Miss Davies |
Production Management
| John Wardlow | ... | unit production manager: Canada (as V. John Wardlow) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Scott Cameron | ... | second assistant director |
| John M. Poer | ... | first assistant director |
| Hugh Spencer-Phillips | ... | assistant director: Canada |
| David W. Rose | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Wayne McLaughlin | ... | property master |
| Kimberley Richardson | ... | set decorator: Canada (as Kimberly Richardson) |
Sound Department
| B.J. Clayden | ... | boom operator |
| James Troutman | ... | sound editor: Sound FX, Inc. (as Jim Troutman) |
| Rob Young | ... | sound mixer |
| T.A. Moore Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Clancy T. Troutman | ... | sound designer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John S. Bartley | ... | gaffer |
| Tim Hogan | ... | key grip |
| Rod Parkhurst | ... | camera operator |
| Chris Helcermanas-Benge | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Lynne Carrow | ... | additional casting: Canada (as N. Lynne Carrow) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jean Causey | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Noel Taylor | ... | costumes: Miss Davies |
Location Management
| Mary Kelly | ... | location auditor |
Music Department
| Tom Carlin | ... | music editor: La Da Productions (as Tommy Carlin) |
| James Horner | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sarah Grahame | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Scott Irvine | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Patti Allen | ... | production coordinator (as Patrice Allen) |
| Lorraine Baird | ... | production accountant |
| Christian Brousselle | ... | french adaptation: dubbed version |
| Paul Cameron | ... | production executive |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1982) (United States) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1991) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- BBC Two (1983) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Marquee Entertainment Inc.
- NHK Sôgô (1984) (Japan) (tv)
- Omnitem Communications (France) (DVD)
- Safier Entertainment (2025) (World-wide)
- Schröder Media (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Carmel Media Capital (funding)
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles and opticals)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F.L.-C.I.O.)
- Marsha Kleinman & Associates (casting)
- Panavision (panaflex camera and lenses by)
- Producers' Sound Service (re-recording by)
- Safier Entertainment (funding)
- Sound FX (sound editing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Esther Cimino, a music teacher who has reached retirement age, finds that her mental faculties are slipping somewhat. The film is a trenchant, realistic study of the ravages and displacements, socially, physically, and mentally, that are visited upon a once-proud, sensitive, and still highly intelligent woman who is declared mentally incompetent by her children. She is subjected to a hearing, where her blurred responses prompt the judge to put her in a nursing home, and she begins to deteriorate. However, her granddaughter who loves her rouses her back to life and helps her learn how to live again. Written by alfiehitchie |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,750,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The teleplay by John Gay is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Oliphant. See more » |