The Piano Lesson

The Piano Lesson

7.2 /10 6 votes
February 5, 1995 1h 35m Released

Storyline

1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him.

Key Information

Director Lloyd Richards
Writers August Wilson, August Wilson
Studio Craig Anderson Productions
Rating 7.2/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Boy Willie

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Berniece Charles

Carl Gordon

Doaker

Tommy Hollis

Tommy Hollis

Avery

Lou Myers

Lou Myers

Wining Boy

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

Lymon

Zelda Harris

Zelda Harris

Maretha

Rosalyn Coleman

Rosalyn Coleman

Grace

Tommy Lafitte

Tommy Lafitte

Ace

Lynne Innerst

Miss Ophelia

Harold Surratt

Harold Surratt

Papa Willie Boy

Jackson Nunn

Horse Trainer-Owner (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Piano Lesson was released on February 5, 1995.

The runtime of The Piano Lesson is 1h 35m.

The Piano Lesson is a Drama, TV Movie movie.

The Piano Lesson has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Piano Lesson is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Piano Lesson was directed by Lloyd Richards.

The main cast of The Piano Lesson includes Charles S. Dutton, Alfre Woodard, Carl Gordon.

The Piano Lesson is originally in English.