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Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical psychological drama film directed by Scott Hicks from a screenplay by Jan Sardi, based on the life of David Helfgott, a pianist who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions.
Shine: Directed by Scott Hicks. With Geoffrey Rush, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Chris Haywood. 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.
BUY it on DVD and BLU-RAY Here: http://www.umbrellaent.com.au/default.aspxThe true life story of piano virtuoso David Helfgott (Geoffrey Rush in an Academy A...
As a child piano prodigy, David Helfgott's (Geoffrey Rush) musical ambitions generate friction with his overbearing father, Peter (Armin Mueller-Stahl). When Helfgott travels to London on a ...
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Movie trailer of the 1996 Oscar-winning piano movie "Shine" starring Geoffrey Rush
Nov 29, 1996 · The movie circles in time, using three actors to play Helfgott. Alex Rafalowicz is young David, encouraged to excel at music and chess by a domineering father who slams the chessboard and shouts, “You must always win!”
Shine (1996) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Shine. 1996 · 1 hr 46 min. PG-13. Drama · Music. The story of classical pianist David Helfgott, who dealt with mental illness and a difficult family dynamic, which impacted his musical opportunities. Subtitles: English. Starring: Geoffrey Rush Lynn Redgrave Noah Taylor. Directed by: Scott Hicks.
