Shine (1996)

Inspired by the troubled but ultimately triumphant life of classical pianist David Helfgott, Shine focuses on Helfgott's painful retreat into a private world while still in his early 20's and on the brink of a glittering international career. Spanning the 1950's to the 1980's, Shine dramatizes the deeply moving way in which Helfgott, after a decade of obscurity, achieves both personal and professional fulfillment through the love and support of a remarkable woman. (Fine Line Features)
Country: Australia
Directed By: Scott Hicks
Written By: Scott Hicks, Jan Sardi
Starring: Lynn Redgrave, Geoffrey Rush, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, Googie Withers, John Gielgud, Nicholas Bell, Sonia Todd, Alex Rafalowicz, Rebecca Gooden

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