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Shine
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PG13,1hr 45min
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March 28, 1997
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New Line Home Video
Synopsis: The true story of a gifted Australian piano prodigy, this biographical drama was nominated for seven Oscars, with actor Geoffrey Rush winning for Best Actor. Rush stars as David Helfgott, a pianist with a history of mental problems. As a fragile boy genius at math, chess, and piano, David is driven hard by his overbearing father (Armin Mueller-Stahl), a tyrant who forbids him to accept a scholarship offered by the great violinist Isaac Stern. Although he studies briefly in London under tutor Cecil ... Full Synopsis
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Popular filmmaking at its smartest and most persuasive. Full Review
Metascore
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87
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Peter Helfgott
Teenage David Helfgott
Adult David Helfgott
Gillian Helfgott
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