Geoffrey Rush
David as an Adult
Search results
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. David Helfgott, a gifted pianist, struggles through childhood as his dysfunctional father abuses him and his siblings. Years later, he suffers a mental breakdown but manages to return as a legend.
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 ...
- (44)
- Biography, Drama
- PG-13
Shine (1996) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Nov 29, 1996 · This is the central image in Scott Hicks‘ “Shine,” based on the true story of an Australian pianist who was an international prodigy, suffered a breakdown and has gradually been able to piece himself back together. The musician’s name is David Helfgott.
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...
Movie trailer of the 1996 Oscar-winning piano movie "Shine" starring Geoffrey Rush...more.
Shine. 1996 · 1 hr 46 min. PG-13. Drama · Music. The story of classical pianist David Helfgott, who dealt with mental illness and a difficult family dynamic, which impacted his musical opportunities. Subtitles: English. Starring: Geoffrey Rush Lynn Redgrave Noah Taylor. Directed by: Scott Hicks.
Nov 22, 1996 · 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.
Young piano prodigy is pushed to the breaking point by his smothering father. As a disfunctional adult, he eventually finds peace in the very thing that drove him to the...
