The Piano

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Poster for the movie "The Piano"

The Piano (1993)

R 121 min - Drama - 19 May 1993
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After a long voyage from Scotland, pianist Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter) and her young daughter, Flora (Anna Paquin), are left with all their belongings, including a piano, on a New Zealand beach. Ada, who has been mute since childhood, has been sold into marriage to a local man named Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neill). Making little attempt to warm up to Alisdair, Ada soon becomes intrigued by his Maori-friendly acquaintance, George Baines (Harvey Keitel), leading to tense, life-altering conflicts.

Director:  Jane Campion

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Storyline

After a long voyage from Scotland, pianist Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter) and her young daughter, Flora (Anna Paquin), are left with all their belongings, including a piano, on a New Zealand beach. Ada, who has been mute since childhood, has been sold into marriage to a local man named Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neill). Making little attempt to warm up to Alisdair, Ada soon becomes intrigued by his Maori-friendly acquaintance, George Baines (Harvey Keitel), leading to tense, life-altering conflicts.


Collections: Jane Campion

Genres: Drama

Details

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Country:   Australia France New Zealand
Language:  English,
Release Date:  19 May 1993

Box Office

Budget:  $7,000,000
Revenue:  $116,700,000

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 01 min

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