The Pianist

The Pianist

Music was his passion. Survival was his masterpiece.

8.4 /10 10,021 votes
September 17, 2002 2h 30m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Roman Polanski
Writers Ronald Harwood, Władysław Szpilman
Studio R.P. Productions
Rating 8.4/10
Language EN
Budget $35,000,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Pianist was released on September 17, 2002.

The runtime of The Pianist is 2h 30m.

The Pianist is a Drama, War movie.

The Pianist has a rating of 8.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

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

The Pianist was directed by Roman Polanski.

The main cast of The Pianist includes Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay.

The Pianist is originally in English.