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The Pianist (2002)

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.

  • Drama
  • War

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Adrien BrodyAdrien BrodyWładysław 'Władek' Szpilman
  • Photo of Thomas KretschmannThomas KretschmannCaptain Wilm Hosenfeld
  • Photo of Frank FinlayFrank FinlayFather
  • Photo of Maureen LipmanMaureen LipmanMother
  • Photo of Emilia FoxEmilia FoxDorota
  • Photo of Ed StoppardEd StoppardHenryk Szpilman
  • Photo of Julia RaynerJulia RaynerRegina Szpilman
  • Photo of Jessica Kate MeyerJessica Kate MeyerHalina Szpilman
  • Photo of Michał ŻebrowskiMichał ŻebrowskiJurek
  • Photo of Wanja MuesWanja MuesSS Slapping Father

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