Movie·1996·1h 45m
Shine
A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love
Country
Australia
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Jan Sardi
Producer
Jane Scott
Cinematography
Geoffrey Simpson
Music
David Hirschfelder
Editor
Pip Karmel
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
711 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Geoffrey Rush
David as an adult
Noah Taylor
David as an adolescent
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Peter
Lynn Redgrave
Gillian
Googie Withers
Katharine Susannah Prichard
Sonia Todd
Sylvia
Nicholas Bell
Ben Rosen
John Gielgud
Cecil Parkes
Justin Braine
Tony
Chris Haywood
Sam
Alex Rafalowicz
David as a child
Gordon Poole
Eisteddfod Presenter
Danielle Cox
Suzie as a child
Rebecca Gooden
Margaret
Marta Kaczmarek
Rachel
John Cousins
Jim Minogue
Paul Linkson
State Champion Announcer
Randall Berger
Isaac Stern
// crew
Crew
Scott Hicks
Director, Story
Jan Sardi
Screenplay
Jane Scott
Producer
Pip Karmel
Editor
David Hirschfelder
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
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