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The Pianist (2002)

Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.

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Released September 17, 2002Runtime 2h 30mDirector Roman Polanski

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 of The Pianist

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman
Thomas Kretschmann

Thomas Kretschmann

Captain Wilm Hosenfeld
Frank Finlay

Frank Finlay

Father
Maureen Lipman

Maureen Lipman

Mother
Emilia Fox

Emilia Fox

Dorota
Ed Stoppard

Ed Stoppard

Henryk Szpilman
Julia Rayner

Julia Rayner

Regina Szpilman
Jessica Kate Meyer

Jessica Kate Meyer

Halina Szpilman
Michał Żebrowski

Michał Żebrowski

Jurek
Wanja Mues

Wanja Mues

SS Slapping Father
Richard Ridings

Richard Ridings

Mr. Lipa
Nomi Sharron

Nomi Sharron

Feather Woman

About The Pianist

Where can I watch The Pianist?

The Pianist is currently streaming in the United States on Peacock Premium, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.

Who stars in The Pianist?

The Pianist stars Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox.

Who directed The Pianist?

The Pianist was directed by Roman Polanski.

How long is The Pianist?

The Pianist has a runtime of 2h 30m.

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 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.