The Pianist (1991 film)
Encyclopedia
The Pianist is a 1991 film directed by Claude Gagnon
. It was based on the novel A Certain Mr. Takahashi by Ann Ireland
. Two sisters (Gail Travers and Macha Grenon) relate the story of their infatuation with a neighborhood boy (Eiji Okuda
), who has gone on to become a celebrated concert pianist.
Claude Gagnon
Claude Gagnon is a Canadian born director, actor, and producer. Born in 1949 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. He help produce several films such as Visage pâle , Heaven , and looking for Anne .-References:...
. It was based on the novel A Certain Mr. Takahashi by Ann Ireland
Ann Ireland
Ann Ireland is a Canadian fiction author.Born in Toronto, Ontario, she studied at the University of British Columbia, from which she earned a BFA in creative writing in 1976. She is a past president of PEN Canada....
. Two sisters (Gail Travers and Macha Grenon) relate the story of their infatuation with a neighborhood boy (Eiji Okuda
Eiji Okuda
is a Japanese actor and film director. Born in Kasugai, Aichi, he was nominated for the Best Actor award at the 1990 Japanese Academy Awards for his performance in Sen no Rikyu...
), who has gone on to become a celebrated concert pianist.
Cast
- Gail Travers
- Macha Grenon
- Eiji OkudaEiji Okudais a Japanese actor and film director. Born in Kasugai, Aichi, he was nominated for the Best Actor award at the 1990 Japanese Academy Awards for his performance in Sen no Rikyu...
- Dorothée BerrymanDorothée BerrymanDorothée Berryman is a noted Canadian actress and singer.- Biography :Born in Quebec City, Quebec, she has played roles in many stage productions, films, and television series including The Red Violin, Rivière-des-Jérémie, Le Déclin de l'empire américain, Les Invasions barbares, Scanners II: The...
- Maury ChaykinMaury ChaykinMaury Alan Chaykin was an American-born Canadian actor. Best known for his portrayal of detective Nero Wolfe, he was also known for his work as a character actor in many films and on television programs.-Personal life:...
- Ralph Allison
- Carl Alacchi