Drama · Australia · 1996 · 1h 45m

Shine

Shine poster
Director
Scott Hicks
Cast
Geoffrey Rush as David as an adult Noah Taylor as David as an adolescent Armin Mueller-Stahl as Peter Lynn Redgrave as Gillian Googie Withers as Katharine Susannah Prichard Sonia Todd as Sylvia
Crew
Geoffrey Simpson — Director of Photography Pip Karmel — Editor David Hirschfelder — Original Music Composer Jan Sardi — Screenplay Scott Hicks — Story Jane Scott — Producer
Tagline

A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love

Synopsis

Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.

Trailer Shine — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
australialetterchild prodigybiographyjumpingpianistconcert hallbreakdownpiano1950s1960sadelaide
Key Collaborators
Scott Hicks Director Geoffrey Simpson Director of Photography Pip Karmel Editor David Hirschfelder Original Music Composer Jan Sardi Screenplay Scott Hicks Story Jane Scott Producer Vicki Niehus Production Design Louise Wakefield Costume Design
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