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12 November 1993 (USA) morePlot:
A mute woman along with her young daughter, and her prized piano, are sent to 1850s New Zealand for an arranged marriage to a wealthy landowner, and she's soon lusted after by a local worker on the plantation. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 54 wins & 25 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(52 articles)
Inside track: Emmy race for lead actress in a drama (From Gold Derby. 4 July 2009, 7:01 PM, PDT)
tMF Talkback: Should younger actors win more awards?
(From The Movie Fanatic. 3 July 2009, 4:48 AM, PDT)
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the heart asks pleasure first... moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Holly Hunter | ... | Ada McGrath | |
| Harvey Keitel | ... | George Baines | |
| Sam Neill | ... | Alisdair Stewart | |
| Anna Paquin | ... | Flora McGrath | |
| Kerry Walker | ... | Aunt Morag | |
| Geneviève Lemon | ... | Nessie (as Genevieve Lemon) | |
| Tungia Baker | ... | Hira | |
| Ian Mune | ... | Reverend | |
| Peter Dennett | ... | Head Seaman | |
| Te Whatanui Skipwith | ... | Chief Nihe | |
| Pete Smith | ... | Hone | |
| Bruce Allpress | ... | Blind Piano Tuner | |
| Cliff Curtis | ... | Mana | |
| Carla Rupuha | ... | Heni - Mission Girl | |
| Mahina Tunui | ... | Mere - Mission Girl |
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Also Known As:
La leçon de piano (France)Pleasure (Australia) (working title)
The Black Keys (Australia) (working title)
The Piano Lesson (Australia) (original script title)
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Rated R for moments of extremely graphic sexuality.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
121 minColor:
Color (Eastmancolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:L | Brazil:16 | Philippines:R-18 | France:U | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-14 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:III | Netherlands:16 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R | Malaysia:(Banned)Fun Stuff
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Before deciding on Holly Hunter, Jane Campion met with several actresses in England, France and the US for the role of Ada. Among the actresses she considered were Sigourney Weaver, Anjelica Huston, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Isabelle Huppert, Juliette Binoche and Madeleine Stowe. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the boat leaves the island, Ada trails her hand in the water, which is still and calm. On long shots, it is foaming from the action of the oars, and the boat on the water. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Angels' Revenge (#7.22)" (1995) moreSoundtrack:
The Grand Old Duke of York moreFAQ
Why send an incripted piano key to George when he couldn't read anyway?Where was Ada McGrath supposed to be from?
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Can someone explain to me why "The Piano" ain't in the IMDb top 250 and, for example, movies like "Sin City" or "Crash" (!!!!!!!!!!) are????????????? This movie,is,by far, one of the most delicate and intelligent ever; it softly touches you, emotionally AND physically, for the filming and the photography are exceptional. Actors in it are troubling, beautiful and so... beautiful(again,i know)! Holly Hunter, who plays a mute piano goddess and manages with her not enough known acting skills to express more with her eyes,her grace and her tiny hands than 100 Gwyneth paltrows put together!!!(no offense,i much enjoyed Shakespeare in love,but,come on...)Harvey Keitel in this broken-hearted warrior/peasant role is more than touching;love embraces him as it embraces us,viewers. Still, Jane Campion avoids the unfortunately fashionable arrogant and tutorial directors touch (oscar for best movie, Crash?????? where the hell are we??????) and lets the viewer flow on his own in this huge ocean of naked and oh so true feelings and respects the pain and/or the anger (Sam Neil,probably the only role in his carrier that shows his great talent) of her clearly beloved characters.Landscapes,seashores,humid forests,mud,rain: nature, as well as human nature, are captured by Campion's eyes and heart in the most sensitive and unartificial way. And, of course, Michael Nyman's score,which, once heard, becomes a part of you. Yes, definitely, the heart asks pleasure first. So treat your hearts and eyes with this unique and sensual Chef d'oeuvre.