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Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical psychological drama film based on the life of David Helfgott, a pianist who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions.
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1996 · 1h 45m · Drama
TMDB 7.4/10 (719 votes)
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.
Directed by Scott Hicks
Box office $36M worldwide
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Scott HicksDirector
Geoffrey Rushas David as an adult.jpg?width=400)
Noah Tayloras David as an adolescent
Armin Mueller-Stahlas Peter
Lynn Redgraveas Gillian
Googie Withersas Katharine Susannah Prichard
Sonia Toddas Sylvia
Nicholas Bellas Ben Rosen
John Gielgudas Cecil ParkesJJustin Braineas Tony
Chris Haywoodas SamAAlex Rafalowiczas David as a childGGordon Pooleas Eisteddfod PresenterDDanielle Coxas Suzie as a childRRebecca Goodenas Margaret