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Grand Piano

“Play or die.”

Synopsis

Tom Selznick, the most talented pianist of his generation, stopped performing in public because of his stage fright. Years after a catastrophic performance, he reappears in public in a long awaited concert in Chicago. Just moments after starting his performance in the packed theater, in front of an expectant audience, Tom finds a threatening message written on the score: 'Play one wrong note and you die'. Without leaving the piano, Tom must discover the anonymous sniper's motives and look for help without anyone realizing.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Grand Piano Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Elijah Wood Thriller HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Fantastic Fest

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 7, 2014

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 30, 2014

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Eugenio Mira
Screenplay & Story
Damien Chazelle
Original Score
Víctor Reyes
Original Title
Grand Piano
Country of Origin
Spain, United States of America, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Nostromo Pictures, Telefónica Studios, The Solution, Atresmedia Cine

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eugenio Mira

Screenplay & Story

Damien Chazelle

Original Score & Music

Víctor Reyes

Director of Photography

Unax Mendia

Film Editing

José Luis Romeu

Producers

Rodrigo Cortés, Adrián Guerra, Mikel Lejarza, Myles Nestel, Mercedes Gamero

Department Leadership Roster

Damien Chazelle

Damien Chazelle

Writer

Eugenio Mira

Eugenio Mira

Director

Víctor Reyes

Víctor Reyes

Original Music Composer

Rodrigo Cortés

Rodrigo Cortés

Producer

José Luis Romeu

Editor

Unax Mendia

Unax Mendia

Director of Photography

Adrián Guerra

Adrián Guerra

Producer

Javier Alvariño

Production Design

Àlex Villagrasa

Àlex Villagrasa

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Grand Piano.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Piano

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Grand Piano about?

Tom Selznick, the most talented pianist of his generation, stopped performing in public because of his stage fright. Years after a catastrophic performance, he reappears in public in a long awaited concert in Chicago. Just moments after starting his performance in the packed theater, in front of an expectant audience, Tom finds a threatening message written on the score: 'Play one wrong note and you die'. Without leaving the piano, Tom must discover the anonymous sniper's motives and look for help without anyone realizing.

Who directed Grand Piano?

Grand Piano was directed by Eugenio Mira.

Who stars in Grand Piano?

The principal cast of Grand Piano includes Elijah Wood, John Cusack, Tamsin Egerton, Allen Leech, Kerry Bishé.

When was Grand Piano released and how long is it?

Grand Piano was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Grand Piano?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Grand Piano was composed by Víctor Reyes.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Grand Piano?

Grand Piano holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).