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Shine (1996)

Poster for Shine

A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Scott Hicks
  • Profile picture of Geoffrey Rush
    David as an adult Geoffrey Rush
  • Profile picture of Noah Taylor
    David as an adolescent Noah Taylor
  • Profile picture of Armin Mueller-Stahl
    Peter Armin Mueller-Stahl
  • Profile picture of Lynn Redgrave
    Gillian Lynn Redgrave
  • Profile picture of Googie Withers
    Katharine Susannah Prichard Googie Withers
  • Profile picture of Sonia Todd
    Sylvia Sonia Todd
  • Profile picture of Nicholas Bell
    Ben Rosen Nicholas Bell
  • Profile picture of John Gielgud
    Cecil Parkes John Gielgud

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