Madame Sousatzka
movie
I teach not only how to play, but how to live.
Released October 14, 1988
Overview
In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher, but soon discovers that she expects her pupils to become disciplined in all areas of life, and not just behind the piano. As he struggles to meet the challenges, Manek must also deal with his mother, who vies with his teacher for his attention.
Cast
Shirley MacLaine
as
Madame Yuvline Sousatzka
Navin Chowdhry
as
Manek Sen
Shabana Azmi
as
Sushila Sen
Peggy Ashcroft
as
Lady Emily
Twiggy
as
Jenny
Leigh Lawson
as
Ronnie Blum
Geoffrey Bayldon
as
Mr. Cordle
Lee Montague
as
Vincent Pick
Greg Ellis
as
Tarek
Robert Rietti
as
Leo Milev
Katharine Schlesinger
as
Piano Student
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Stephen Webber
as
School Teacher
Crew
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Peter Honess
as
Editor
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Luciana Arrighi
as
Production Design
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Amy Roberts
as
Costume Design
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Robin Dalton
as
Producer
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Gerald Gouriet
as
Original Music Composer
John Schlesinger
as
Director
John Schlesinger
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Screenplay
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Stephen Scott
as
Art Direction
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Bernice Rubens
as
Novel
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
as
Screenplay
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Nat Crosby
as
Director of Photography
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Renee Heimer
as
Wardrobe Master