The Piano Lesson
Synopsis
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.
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Charles S. Dutton
Boy Willie
Alfre Woodard
Berniece Charles
Carl Gordon
Doaker
Tommy Hollis
Avery
Lou Myers
Wining Boy
Courtney B. Vance
Lymon
Zelda Harris
Maretha
Rosalyn Coleman
Grace
Tommy Lafitte
Ace
Lynne Innerst
Miss Ophelia
Harold Surratt
Papa Willie Boy
Jackson Nunn
Horse Trainer-Owner (uncredited)
Elva Branson
Mama Berniece
Tim Hartman
Sutter
Ben Tatar
Watermelon Man
Alice Eisner
Watermelon Lady
Bob Tracey
Nolander
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Richards
- Screenplay & Story
- August Wilson
- Original Score
- Dwight Douglas Andrews, Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- The Piano Lesson
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Craig Anderson Productions, Signboard Hill Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Richards
August Wilson
Dwight Douglas Andrews, Stephen James Taylor
Paul Elliott
Jim Oliver
Craig Anderson, Richard Welsh, August Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Richards
Director
August Wilson
Producer
Dwight Douglas Andrews
Original Music Composer
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
Paul Elliott
Director of Photography
Jim Oliver
Editor
James William Newport
Production Design
Vicki Sánchez
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Piano Lesson
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What is The Piano Lesson about?
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.
Who directed The Piano Lesson?
The Piano Lesson was directed by Lloyd Richards.
Who stars in The Piano Lesson?
The principal cast of The Piano Lesson includes Charles S. Dutton, Alfre Woodard, Carl Gordon, Tommy Hollis, Lou Myers.
When was The Piano Lesson released and how long is it?
The Piano Lesson was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Piano Lesson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Piano Lesson was composed by Dwight Douglas Andrews, Stephen James Taylor.