Shine (1996)
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.
Shine (1996)
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Released Year: 1996
Runtime: 105 minutes
Genre: Drama
Directors: Scott Hicks
Casts: Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, Chris Haywood, John Gielgud, Googie Withers, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Alex Rafalowicz
IMDB: Shine (1996)
Storyline
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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Reviews
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TNT RoughCut -
A deeply affecting allegory that explores the symbiotic relationship between genius and madness.
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Film.com -
A film of elegant small moments and complex, bittersweet motivations.
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Mr. Showbiz -
It's a film which aims to persuade us of its truth without props or signposts--and it does so with unforgettable beauty.
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Washington Post -
The movie does what any great musician should: It lifts an idea to the heights of ecstasy; it sells its song.
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New York Daily News -
A sublimely uplifting movie.
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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.
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.
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.
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.