Scott Hicks’ multi-award winning film is based on the life of classical pianist David Helfgott (played by Noah Taylor as a child, Geoffrey Rush as the teenager/adult). Born into a Polish/Jewish community in Australia, Helfgott’s father pushes his son to play to perfection Rachmanikov’s gruelling 3rd Piano Concerto. The result is to push Helfgott to a nervous breakdown and into an asylum. He is rescued by Lynn Redgrave whose faith in him leads him back on the concert platform and into marriage., Geoffrey Rush truly does shine here as a talented musician who triumphs over adversity in this moving true story. Raised by a strict father, David Helfgott is a gifted pianist whose talent is quickly spotted and who later travels to London to study music. However, his troubled relationship with his father and the burdens of genius precipitate an emotional breakdown from which, it seems, he may never recover. Then, love enters his life., This wrenching true story chronicles the tumultuous life of Australian concert pianist David Helfgott, whose domineering, over-protective father drove him to madness. David is heavily burdened by emotional scars inflicted by his father — scars that when opened cause devastating tragedy for much of David’s adult life., The true story of pianist David Helfgott who, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim., Geoffrey Rush won an Oscar for his performance in this true story of Australian pianist David Helfgott, who burst on the competition scene at a very early age, but whose star potential was shattered by a nervous breakdown. His struggle to rebuild his fragmented life begins when he befriends a bar owner who is astonished by his musical genius. Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, Noah Taylor., Geoffrey Rush won an Oscar for his portrayal of piano prodigy David Helfgott, whose domineering father caused him to have a mental breakdown., Award-winning true story of a gifted musician’s triumph over adversity. Raised by a strict father, David Helfgott is a piano-playing prodigy. His talent is soon spotted and, despite his father’s misgivings, David is sent to London to study music. With success beckoning, however, his life is thrown into turmoil by a setback which threatens his future career and mental stability., Moving true story of a talented musician’s triumph over adversity. Raised by a strict father, David Helfgott is a gifted pianist whose talent is quickly spotted and who later travels to London to study music. However, his troubled relationship with his father and the burdens of genius precipitate an emotional breakdown from which, it seems, he may never recover. Then love enters his life., Scott Hicks acclaimed and multi-award winning film based on the true life of classical pianist David Helfgott (played by Noah Taylor as a child and Geoffrey Rush as the teenager/adult). Born into a Polish/Jewish immigrant community in Australia, Helfgott’s father (Armin Mueller-Stahl) pushes his son on and on to play to perfection Rachmanikov’s gruelling 3rd Piano Concerto. The result is to push Helfgott to a nervous breakdown and into an asylum until he meets Lynn Redgrave whose faith in him sees him back on the concert platform and the couple married. Hicks film uses time moves to tell this extraordinary true story and in doing so, eschews easy emotion, instead relying on his leads’ outstanding performances to produce a truly compassionate film.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Shine ” ?
A: The main cast includes Geoffrey Rush,Armin Mueller-Stahl,Noah Taylor,Lynn Redgrave,John Gielgud,Googie Withers,Alex Rafalowicz,Nicholas Bell,Phyllis Burford,Sonia Todd,Chris Haywood,Daphne Grey,Justin Braine,Rebecca Gooden,Robert Hands,Marta Kaczmarek,John Cousins,Edwin Hodgeman,Randall Berger,David L. King,Paul Linkson,John Martin,Brenton Whittle,Jim Greenhorn,Liz Mullinar,Louise Wakefield,Pip Karmel,Scott Hicks,Roger Savage,Gareth Vanderhope,Livia Ruzic,Vicki Niehus,Geoffrey Simpson,Toivo Lember,Sally Campbell,Jan Sardi.
Q: When Did the “Shine” Released?
A: The Movie “Shine” originally aired on 1996-08-15 and released in the year of 1996.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Shine” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Shine” ?
A: “Shine” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
