Movie Description
The Piano Lesson
(1995)Overview
1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him.
Featured Crew
- Director : Lloyd Richards
- Producer : August Wilson
- Editor : Jim Oliver
- Cast : Charles S. Dutton,Alfre Woodard,Carl Gordon,Tommy Hollis,Lou Myers,Courtney B. Vance,Zelda Harris,Rosalyn Coleman,Tommy Lafitte,Lynne Innerst,Harold Surratt,Jackson Nunn
Cast
Boy Willie
Berniece Charles
Doaker
Avery
Wining Boy
Lymon
Maretha
Grace
Ace
Miss Ophelia
Papa Willie Boy
Horse Trainer-Owner (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Piano Lesson
Status Released
Release Information
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1995-02-05
Original Language
Runtime 01h 35m
Production CompaniesCraig Anderson Productions,Signboard Hill Productions,Hearst Entertainment Productions,Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Genres
- Drama
