Directed by:
Scott HicksScreenplay:
Jan SardiCinematography:
Geoffrey SimpsonComposer:
David HirschfelderCast:
Geoffrey Rush, Sonia Todd, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, Googie Withers, John Gielgud, Marc Warren, Lynn Redgrave, Grant Doyle, Sandy Gardiner (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Pushed headfirst into the world of music by domineering father Peter (Armin Mueller-Stahl), piano prodigy David (portrayed by Noah Taylor, The Year My Voice Broke) is mentored by local teacher Ben Rosen (Nicholas Bell, The Games) to win the state musical championship. Invited to study with prominent musicians in America, David’s opportunities are stifled by his father, but supported by new-found friend and novelist Katharine Susannah Prichard (Googie Withers). Offered a scholarship to the prestigious Royal College of Music, David faces one of the toughest piano recitals of his life in Rachmaninoff’s demanding Piano Concerto Number 3, a complex piece of music destined to not only challenge him to the edge of sanity but change his life forever. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1997 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1997 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1997 - Scott Hicks (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1997 - Armin Mueller-Stahl (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1997 - Jan Sardi, Scott Hicks (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1997 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1997 - David Hirschfelder (Best Original Dramatic Score)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1997 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Leading Actor)
- 1997 - Best Sound
- 1997 - Best Film
- 1997 - Scott Hicks (Best Director)
- 1997 - John Gielgud (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1997 - Lynn Redgrave (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1997 - Jan Sardi (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1997 - Best Editing
- 1997 - David Hirschfelder (Best Music)
Golden Globes
- 1997 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1997 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1997 - Scott Hicks (Best Director)
- 1997 - Jan Sardi (Best Screenplay)
- 1997 - David Hirschfelder (Best Original Score)
Critics Choice Awards
- 1997 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1996 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1996 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor)
- 1996 - Armin Mueller-Stahl (Best Supporting Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1996 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 1996 - Scott Hicks (People's Choice Award)
- 1996 - Scott Hicks (Metro Media Award)