FILM

The Pianist

A Polish Jewish musician tries to survive during World War II as more restrictions are being placed on Jews in Warsaw.

Released:
May 24, 2002

Cast:

Adrien Brody
Thomas Kretschmann
Frank Finlay
Maureen Lipman
Emilia Fox

Director:
Roman Polanski

Producer:
Roman Polanski, Alain Sarde, Rainer Schaper, Robert Benmussa, Timothy Burrill, Daniel Champagnon, Gene Gutowski, Henning Molfenter, Lew Rywin

Written by:
Ronald Harwood (screenplay) and Wladyslaw Szpilman (book)

Distributor:
Focus Features

Budget:
$35 million

Box Office:
$120.1 million

Awards:

Palme d’Or, 2002 Cannes Film Festival
Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (won), Academy Award for Best Director (won), Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay (won), Academy Award for Best Picture (nominated), Academy Award for Best Cinematography (nominated), Academy Award for Best Costume Design (nominated), Academy Award for Best Film Editing (nominated)



Metacritic Score:
85

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
96%