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7.4Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.
Released: 1996-08-15105 minDir: Scott HicksDramaBudget: $5.5MBox office: $35.9M
Cast
- Geoffrey Rush as David as an adult
- Noah Taylor as David as an adolescent
- Armin Mueller-Stahl as Peter
- Lynn Redgrave as Gillian
- Googie Withers as Katharine Susannah Prichard
- Sonia Todd as Sylvia
Themes
- australia
- letter
- child prodigy
Article
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. The film stars Geoffrey Rush and Noah Taylor as the adult and adolescent Helfgott, respectively, while Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, and John Gielgud appear in supporting roles.
Shine had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 1996, followed by a theatrical release in Australia on August 15. At the 69th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for seven awards including Best Picture, with Rush winning Best Actor.