The Pianist (2002)
The Pianist is a 2002 drama movie directed by Roman Polanski, with a running time of 2h 30m. It stars Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay.
The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work playing in a café; and when his family is deported in 1942, he stays behind, works for a while as a laborer, and eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city.
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What is The Pianist about?
The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work playing in a café; and when his family is deported in 1942, he stays behind, works for a while as a laborer, and eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city.
When was The Pianist released?
The Pianist was released on 17 September 2002.
How long is The Pianist?
The Pianist runs 2h 30m.
Who made The Pianist?
The Pianist was directed by Roman Polanski.
Where can I watch The Pianist?
The Pianist is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Fawesome.
Where to watch The Pianist
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Adrien Brody as Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman
- Thomas Kretschmann as Captain Wilm Hosenfeld
- Frank Finlay as Father
- Maureen Lipman as Mother
- Emilia Fox as Dorota
- Ed Stoppard as Henryk Szpilman
- Julia Rayner as Regina Szpilman
- Jessica Kate Meyer as Halina Szpilman
- Michał Żebrowski as Jurek
- Wanja Mues as SS Slapping Father
- Richard Ridings as Mr. Lipa
- Nomi Sharron as Feather Woman
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