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The Pianist

The Pianist (2002)

Movie · Released · 150 min · ★ 8.4

Drama, War

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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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Cast

Adrien BrodyAdrien BrodyWładysław 'Władek' SzpilmanThomas KretschmannThomas KretschmannCaptain Wilm HosenfeldFrank FinlayFrank FinlayFatherMaureen LipmanMaureen LipmanMotherEmilia FoxEmilia FoxDorotaEd StoppardEd StoppardHenryk SzpilmanJulia RaynerJulia RaynerRegina SzpilmanJessica Kate MeyerJessica Kate MeyerHalina SzpilmanMichał ŻebrowskiMichał ŻebrowskiJurekWanja MuesWanja MuesSS Slapping FatherRichard RidingsRichard RidingsMr. LipaNomi SharronNomi SharronFeather WomanAnthony MilnerAnthony MilnerMan Waiting to CrossLucy SkeapingLucy SkeapingStreet MusicianRoddy SkeapingRoddy SkeapingStreet Musician

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