The Pianist
Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.
Release Date: 2002-09-17
Runtime: 150 mins
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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Runtime
150 minutes
Release Date
2002-09-17
Budget
$35,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$120,098,945
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Year:
2003
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - CINEMATOGRAPHY
Year:
2003
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - COSTUME DESIGN
Year:
2003
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - DIRECTING
Year:
2003
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - FILM EDITING
Year:
2003
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - BEST PICTURE
Year:
2003
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)
Year:
2003
Status:
🏆 Won
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What is the runtime of the The Pianist ?
The movie is approximately 150 minutes long.
What is the The Pianist's release date?
2002-09-17 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the The Pianist?
The movie belongs to the Drama War genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the The Pianist?
The lead actors include Adrien Brody , Thomas Kretschmann , and Frank Finlay , among others.
Who directed The Pianist?
The movie was directed by Roman Polanski Zbigniew Gruz Weronika Migoń Caroline Veyssière
What is the The Pianist's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $35,000,000 .
How much did The Pianist movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $120,098,945 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the The Pianist movie?
Major production companies include Canal+ Polska Bac Films Heritage Films Studio Babelsberg Agencja Produkcji Filmowej R.P. Productions StudioCanal Canal+ TVP Runteam .
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