CinemaOSMovie · 1988 · 2h 2m · PG-13
Madame Sousatzka

I teach not only how to play, but how to live.

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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.

Directed byJohn Schlesinger

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
EN
Released
October 14, 1988
Studios
Universal PicturesCineplex-Odeon Films

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Madame Yuvline Sousatzka

Navin Chowdhry

Navin Chowdhry

Manek Sen

Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

Sushila Sen

Peggy Ashcroft

Peggy Ashcroft

Lady Emily

Twiggy

Twiggy

Jenny

Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson

Ronnie Blum

Geoffrey Bayldon

Geoffrey Bayldon

Mr. Cordle

Lee Montague

Lee Montague

Vincent Pick

Greg Ellis

Greg Ellis

Tarek

Robert Rietti

Robert Rietti

Leo Milev

Creative team
Directed by
John Schlesinger
John Schlesinger
Written by
John Schlesinger
John Schlesinger
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Produced by
Robin Dalton

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