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The Pianist (2002)
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Ratings: 8.5/10 from 207,416 users
Metascore:
85/100
Reviews: 688 user | 177 critic | 40 from Metacritic.com A Polish Jewish musician struggles to survive the destruction of the Warsaw ghetto of World War II. Director:Roman Polanski |
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Michal Zebrowski | ... | |
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Frank Finlay | ... | |
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Richard Ridings | ... | |
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Nomi Sharron | ... |
Feather Woman
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Anthony Milner | ... |
Man Waiting to Cross
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Lucy Skeaping | ... |
Street Musician
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Roddy Skeaping | ... |
Street Musician
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Ben Harlan | ... |
Street Musician
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Storyline
A brilliant pianist, a Polish Jew, witnesses the restrictions Nazis place on Jews in the Polish capital, from restricted access to the building of the Warsaw ghetto. As his family is rounded up to be shipped off to the Nazi labor camps, he escapes deportation and eludes capture by living in the ruins of Warsaw. Written by Anonymous
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Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence and brief strong language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Der Pianist See more »Box Office
Budget:
$35,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
€647,882 (Italy) (27 October 2002) (167 Screens)Gross:
$120,072,577 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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Dorota: [running from bombing] Mr. Szpilman?
Wladyslaw Szpilman: Hello.
Dorota: Oh, I came specially to meet you. I love your playing.
Wladyslaw Szpilman: Who are you?
Dorota: My name is Dorota. I, I'm Jurek's sister... You're bleeding.
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(1801)
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven (as Ludwig Van Beethoven) See more »
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Trivia
Lew Rywin (the producer) was supposed to play the "Customer with Coins" who quiets Szpilman in restaurant. Because of Rywin's unexpected sunburn, the role was eventually given to Zbigniew Zamachowski. See more »Goofs
Continuity: The tin of gherkins Wladyslaw Szpilman finds in the destroyed house changes size between shots. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Dorota: [running from bombing] Mr. Szpilman?
Wladyslaw Szpilman: Hello.
Dorota: Oh, I came specially to meet you. I love your playing.
Wladyslaw Szpilman: Who are you?
Dorota: My name is Dorota. I, I'm Jurek's sister... You're bleeding.
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Crazy Credits
Aside from the Universal and Focus Features credits, there are no opening credits. All credits, including the title, appear at the end of the film. See more »Soundtracks
"Sonata No. 14 in C# Minor, Op. 27/2: 'Mondscheinsonate'"(1801)
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven (as Ludwig Van Beethoven) See more »
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