The Pianist

Name: The Pianist
Director: Roman Polanski
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 2002
Duration: 2 h 30 min
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox

Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.

20022h 30m8.4(10,321 votes)

DramaWar

Synopsis

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 eventu…

The Pianist (2002) is a drama and war film directed by Roman Polanski. It stars Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, and Frank Finlay. The film runs for 2 hours 30 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.4 out of 10 from 10,321 votes.

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Director

Roman Polanski

Cast

Adrien Brody

Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman

Thomas Kretschmann

Captain Wilm Hosenfeld

Frank Finlay

Father

Maureen Lipman

Mother

Emilia Fox

Dorota

Ed Stoppard

Henryk Szpilman

Julia Rayner

Regina Szpilman

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Who stars in The Pianist?

The Pianist stars Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, and Maureen Lipman, and was directed by Roman Polanski.

How long is The Pianist?

The Pianist has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes.

When did The Pianist come out?

The Pianist was released in 2002.

What genre is The Pianist?

The Pianist is a drama and war film.

Is The Pianist worth watching?

The Pianist holds an average audience score of 8.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.