Budget: 5 500 000 $Domestic: 35 892 330 $
Language
English
NMTW
82%
Good
Won 1 Oscar. 46 wins & 52 nominations total
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Geoffrey RushDavid as an adult -
Noah TaylorDavid as an adolescent
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Armin Mueller-StahlPeter
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Lynn RedgraveGillian
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Googie WithersKatharine Susannah Prichard
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Sonia ToddSylvia
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Nicholas BellBen Rosen
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John GielgudCecil Parkes
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Chris HaywoodSam
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Marta KaczmarekRachel
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Justin BraineTony
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Alex RafalowiczDavid as a child
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Gordon PooleEisteddfod Presenter
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Danielle CoxSuzie as a child
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Rebecca GoodenMargaret
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John CousinsJim Minogue
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Paul LinksonState Champion Announcer
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Randall BergerIsaac Stern
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Ian WelbourneBoy Next Door
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Kelly BottrillLouise as a baby
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| Budget: | 5 500 000 $ |
| Domestic Box Office (USA): | 35 892 330 $ |
| Worldwide Box Office: | 35 892 330 $ |
| Profit: | +30 392 330 $ |
| Country: | Australia, United Kingdom |
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| Length: | 1 h 45 min |
Description:
This moving film chronicles pianist David Helfgott's challenging path through classical music, shaped by the demanding expectations of his father and instructors. The film shows how this relentless pressure affects David's mental well-being, ultimately leading to a severe breakdown. It also explores the strength of the human spirit and art's ability to heal. Years later, Helfgott re-enters the music world, finding comfort and renewed purpose. His return to performing, despite divided critical responses, demonstrates the power of overcoming personal struggles through music.
| Alternative title: | Shine |
| Release year: | 1996 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 46 wins & 52 nominations total |
| Type: | Movie |
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