• 1996
  • PG-13
  • 1h 45m
Shine

Summary 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. View more details

  • 1996
  • PG-13
  • 1h 45m

Shine

Directed : Scott Hicks

Written : Jan Sardi Scott Hicks

Stars : Geoffrey Rush Chris Haywood Sonia Todd Justin Braine

All cast & crew

7.6

Details

Genres : Drama Romance Biography Music

Release date : Aug 14, 1996

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : South Australian Film Corporation Warner Bros.

Language : English Yiddish

Filming locations : Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Production companies : Film Victoria Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) Momentum Films

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama Romance Biography Music

Release date : Aug 14, 1996

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : South Australian Film Corporation Warner Bros.

Language : English Yiddish

Filming locations : Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Production companies : Film Victoria Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) Momentum Films

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