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7.4Aug 15, 19961h 45mDrama

Directed by Scott Hicks

Written by Jan Sardi, Scott Hicks

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.

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Cast

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

David Helfgott - Adult

Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor

David Helfgott - Adolescent

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Peter

Lynn Redgrave

Lynn Redgrave

Gillian

Googie Withers

Googie Withers

Katharine Susannah Prichard

Sonia Todd

Sonia Todd

Sylvia

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas Bell

Ben Rosen

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Cecil Parkes

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Justin Braine

Tony

Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood

Sam

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Alex Rafalowicz

David Helfgott - Child

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Gordon Poole

Eisteddfod Presenter

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