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Feature film — 1996

Shine (1996)

7.41h 45mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 733 votes.

Film Victoria / Australian Film Finance Corporation / BBC Film / South Australian Film Corporation / Momentum Films

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Director: Scott Hicks

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Cast & crew

Geoffrey Rush as David Helfgott - Adult

Geoffrey Rush

David Helfgott - Adult

Noah Taylor as David Helfgott - Adolescent

Noah Taylor

David Helfgott - Adolescent

Armin Mueller-Stahl as Peter

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Peter

Lynn Redgrave as Gillian

Lynn Redgrave

Gillian

Googie Withers as Katharine Susannah Prichard

Googie Withers

Katharine Susannah Prichard

Sonia Todd as Sylvia

Sonia Todd

Sylvia

Nicholas Bell as Ben Rosen

Nicholas Bell

Ben Rosen

John Gielgud as Cecil Parkes

John Gielgud

Cecil Parkes

J

Justin Braine

Tony

Chris Haywood as Sam

Chris Haywood

Sam

A

Alex Rafalowicz

David Helfgott - Child

G

Gordon Poole

Eisteddfod Presenter

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