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- Release date: March 28, 1997 http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800024488...
- Director: Scott Hicks http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117631/
- Writer: Jan Sardi (screenplay) & Scott Hicks (story) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117631/
- Editor: Pip Karmel http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800024488...
- Production company: Momentum Films Inc http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800024488...
- Studio: Fine Line http://www.boxofficemojo.com/oscar/movie...
- Running time: 1 hr. 45 min. http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800024488...
- MPAA rating: PG-13 http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800024488...
- Genre: Drama, Musical/Performing Arts, Romance and Biopic http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800024488...
- Based on: True story of Australian pianist David Helfgott http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117631/plot...
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Shine is based on the true story of Australian pianist David Helfgott. The story details Helfgott's rise as a child piano prodigy while suffering abuse at the hands of his father, who was traumatized as a WWII concentration camp prisoner. Helfgott leaves Australia to study overseas and suffers a breakdown, after which he is institutionalized in his come country. After being released, Helfgott returns to piano playing and finds fulfillment and inner peace.
The film stars Geoffrey Rush, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Noah Taylor. Lynn Redgrave and John Gielgud also have supportive roles. The original screenplay was written by Jan Sardi and Scott Hicks wrote the storyline.
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Award Winner
Geoffrey Rush won the Best Actor Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards for his portrayal of Helfgott. Shine was also for nominated for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Music, Original Dramatic Score, Best Picture and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen Oscars. -
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Shine Movie Blogs
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MOVIE: The Karate Kid [Trailer]. Posted by: Ro'Shine / Category: Film & TV / Tag: movies / Add Comment. The Fresh Prince Jr. and Jackie Chan have remade one of my favorite films as a kid. To be released June 11, 201... (December 23, 2009)toflo.com -
Movie Review – “Last Chance Harvey” Gets Quality Acting, But ...
And here is a postscript to start with—never name a character in a depressing movie Harvey Shine, because Harvey does anything but shine, and we are reminded about it throughout the entire movie. Author: Ed Bagle... (December 23, 2009)songsmusicvideos.com -
The Rise and Shine of Hip Hop Jewelry | Music, Songs,Movies and ...
Hip-hop jewelry has experienced a tremendous increase in popularity over the last few years, so much so that it is almost easy to forget that the phrase hip hop. (December 23, 2009)songsmusicvideos.com -
Let It Shine: Movie Review: Julie and Julia
I learned a couple of lessons from this movie. Find something you have a passion for and become great at it. Striving for excellence in something you love will make your life shine. Perfection isn't necessary. ... (December 13, 2009)anne99.blogspot.com
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Mahalo Answers for Shine Movie
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Have anyone seen the movie Shorts? 2 AnswersI haven't seen the movie yet but read an interesting review about the movie. Hope you will enjoy. ---quote---- Shorts Movie Preview Eleven-year-old Toe Thompson... read more -
What is the name of the hotel the first The Shining movie was filmed at? 1 AnswerAccording to Wikipedia: "The entire film was shot on soundstages at EMI Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England. The set for the Overlook Hotel was then the lar... read more -
Movies that mention the title in the movie? 1 AnswerThat's called a Titular Line. I couldn't find a specific list but here are some examples... http://ask.metafilter.com/34814/Movies-where-the-movie-title-gets-a... read more -
What are the movies that Bruce Lee starred in? 1 AnswerAccording to IMDB: Si wang ta (1981) .... Billy Lo / Lee Chen-Chiang ... aka Game of Death 2 (Australia) ... aka Game of Death II (USA) ... aka Sei miu ta... read more
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