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An adaptation based on the autobiography of the acclaimed Polish composer, Wladyslaw Szpilman, who detailed his survival during World War II, and narrowly escaped a roundup that sent his family to a death camp. A composer and pianist, Szpilman played the last live music heard over Polish radio airwaves before Nazi artillery hit. There, in Poland, Szpilman struggled to stay alive--even when cast away... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Drama, Adaptation, Biopic and War |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 29 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 27th, 2002 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for violence and brief strong language. |
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| Distributors: |
Focus Features
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$32,519,322 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"In creating his one-man epic, Polanski takes us beyond the horror of evil or the banality of evil. He takes us into its hideous absurdity." more...
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A- |
BBC, Laura Bushell
"...rivals Schindler's List in terms of detailing the experiences of Jews during WWII." more...
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B+ |
Boxoffice Magazine, Mark Keizer
"...a worthy Holocaust drama and a welcome return to form for Roman Polanski." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"This is not a thriller, and avoids any temptation to crank up suspense or sentiment..." more...
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A- |
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