Drama / Music
UK,
1988, 122 min
Directed by:
John SchlesingerScreenplay:
Ruth Prawer JhabvalaComposer:
Gerald GourietCast:
Shirley MacLaine, Peggy Ashcroft, Twiggy, Shabana Azmi, Leigh Lawson, Carol Gillies, Roland Curram, Eamon Geoghegan, Geoffrey Bayldon, Lee Montague (more)Plots(1)
A Russian/American piano tutor living in London encounters a young Indian boy who seems to have an extraordinary musical gift, which she realises can be moulded into genius. Here is her chance to create a world-acclaimed maestro. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1990 - Peggy Ashcroft (Best Supporting Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1989 - Shirley MacLaine (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1989 - Gerald Gouriet (Best Original Score)
Venice Film Festival
- 1988 - Shirley MacLaine (Volpi Cup for Best Actress)
- 1988 - John Schlesinger (Golden Lion for Best Film)