The Pianist
"Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece."
Originally released in 2002. The Pianist is a drama/war film. directed by Roman Polanski. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, and Frank Finlay
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 eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (9,850 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$120.1M
3.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 3 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $120,098,945
Production Companies
- R.P. Productions
- Heritage Films
- Studio Babelsberg
- Runteam
Frequently Asked Questions
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 c...
Who directed The Pianist?
The Pianist was directed by Roman Polanski.
How long is The Pianist?
The Pianist has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was The Pianist released?
The Pianist was released on September 17, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pianist?
The main cast of The Pianist includes Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox.
Is The Pianist worth watching?
The Pianist has a user rating of 8.4/10 based on 9,850 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.