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The Pianist

83.83% | Sep 17, 2002 | Drama, War

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.

Featured Crew

Roman Polanski
Director
Ronald Harwood
Screenplay

Cast

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Adrien Brody
Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman
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Thomas Kretschmann
Captain Wilm Hosenfeld
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Emilia Fox
Dorota

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