Shine
“A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love”
1996 · 1 h 45 min
Directed by 
Scott Hicks
Scott HicksCast
Geoffrey Rush 
Armin Mueller-Stahl Justin Braine Sonia Todd Chris Haywood Alex Rafalowicz
Credits
Written by: Jan Sardi
Plot
Pianist David Helfgott, broken by a controlling father and the pressure of competition, returns to the piano years later.
Sinekatalog’s take
A stirring musical biography carried by its lead.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (59,447 votes)
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