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Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical psychological drama film directed by Scott Hicks from a screenplay by Jan Sardi, based on the life of David Helfgott, a pianist who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions.
Shine: Directed by Scott Hicks. With Geoffrey Rush, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Chris Haywood. 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.
- Scott Hicks
- 2 min
BUY it on DVD and BLU-RAY Here: http://www.umbrellaent.com.au/default.aspxThe true life story of piano virtuoso David Helfgott (Geoffrey Rush in an Academy A...
- 3 min
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- Umbrella Entertainment
Jun 11, 2007 · Based on the true story of Australian pianist David Helfgott, as he grows up and into a child prodigy and goes away to study overseas. During a major concert, he suffers a breakdown and...
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- ethicsandcinema
As a child piano prodigy, David Helfgott's (Geoffrey Rush) musical ambitions generate friction with his overbearing father, Peter (Armin Mueller-Stahl). When Helfgott travels to London on a ...
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- Scott Hicks
- PG-13
- Geoffrey Rush
Nov 22, 1996 · A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love. Overview. 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. Scott Hicks. Director, Story. Jan Sardi. Screenplay. Full Cast & Crew. Reviews 1. Discussions 0. A review by Filipe Manuel Neto.
Nov 29, 1996 · Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. Wandering in the rain, the man looks like one of the walking wounded. His talk is obsessive chatter, looping back on itself, seizing on words and finding nonsense associations for them. He laughs a lot and seems desperately affable.
