The Pianist

2002 Roman Polanski 2h 30m
Drama War

The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman's experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation.

Cast

Adrien Brody Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman
Thomas Kretschmann Captain Wilm Hosenfeld
Frank Finlay Father
Maureen Lipman Mother
Emilia Fox Dorota
Ed Stoppard Henryk Szpilman
Julia Rayner Regina Szpilman
Jessica Kate Meyer Halina Szpilman

Vibes

Emotional Deeply Moving Critic Favorite

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