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Award winning, critically acclaimed true story of prodigy pianist David Helfgott: his early success, his tormented home life, a terrorizing psychological breakdown, and the triumphant power of his all-encompassing love.
Original Release
01/01/1996
US Release
11/22/1996
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Geoffrey Rush | David Helfgott - Adult / David Helfgott |
| Justin Braine | Tony |
| Sonia Todd | Sylvia |
| Chris Haywood | Sam |
| Alex Rafalowicz | David Helfgott - Child / David Helfgott |
| Gordon Poole | Eisteddfod Presenter |
| Armin Mueller-Stahl | Peter / Peter Helfgott |
| Nicholas Bell | Ben Rosen |
| Danielle Cox | Suzie - Child |
| Rebecca Gooden | Margaret |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Geoffrey Rush | David Helfgott - Adult / David Helfgott |
| Justin Braine | Tony |
| Sonia Todd | Sylvia |
| Chris Haywood | Sam |
| Alex Rafalowicz | David Helfgott - Child / David Helfgott |
| Gordon Poole | Eisteddfod Presenter |
| Armin Mueller-Stahl | Peter / Peter Helfgott |
| Nicholas Bell | Ben Rosen |
| Danielle Cox | Suzie - Child |
| Rebecca Gooden | Margaret |
| Marta Kaczmarek | Rachel |
| John Cousins | Jim Minogue |
| Noah Taylor | David Helfgott - Adolescent / (Young) David Helfgott |
| Paul Linkson | State Champion Announcer |
| Randall Berger | Isaac Stern |
| Ian Welbourne | Boy Next Door |
| Kelly Bottrill | Louise - Baby |
| Beverley Vaughan | Rabbi |
| Phyllis Burford | Synagogue Secretary |
| Daphne Grey | Society Hostess |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jane Scott | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Shine: Piano
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1997 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1997 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1997 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1997 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1997 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen | Nominated |
| 1997 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
| 1997 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Dramatic Score | Nominated |
| 1997 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1997 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1997 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 1997 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1997 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
