The Piano Player
“A deadly hit to erase the past”
Synopsis
A tale about the relationship between a businessman who launders money for a Mafia figure and his gangster bodyguard.
Top Cast
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Christopher Lambert
Alex Laney
Dennis Hopper
Robert Nile
Simon Mabija
Christo Nichol
Jeane Manson
Helena
James Faulkner
Nicholas Farrel
Mode Theu
Sipho
Diane Kruger
Erika Nile
Gérard Rudolf
Capt. Ryan Tyler
Louw Venter
Marco
Peter Krummeck
Alex's Father
Philippe Martinez
Fernand
Dominic Tyawa
Gatsha Mlambo
Dorette Potgieter
Alex's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Roux
- Screenplay & Story
- Brad Mirman
- Original Score
- Francis Haines, Stephen W. Parsons
- Original Title
- The Piano Player
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- American Video Films, Bauer Martinez Studios, Bladerealm Ltd., Film Afrika, Splendid Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Roux
Brad Mirman
Francis Haines, Stephen W. Parsons
Larry Smith
Justin Krish
Andreas Klein, Philippe Martinez, Christopher Lambert, Richard Rionda Del Castro
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Roux
Director
Brad Mirman
Screenplay
Andreas Klein
Producer
Philippe Martinez
Producer
Francis Haines
Original Music Composer
Stephen W. Parsons
Original Music Composer
Larry Smith
Director of Photography
Justin Krish
Editor
Eva Desideri
Production Design
Osvaldo Desideri
Production Design
Diana Cilliers
Costume Design
Roly Jansen
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Piano Player
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Piano Player about?
A tale about the relationship between a businessman who launders money for a Mafia figure and his gangster bodyguard.
Who directed The Piano Player?
The Piano Player was directed by Jean-Pierre Roux.
Who stars in The Piano Player?
The principal cast of The Piano Player includes Christopher Lambert, Dennis Hopper, Simon Mabija, Jeane Manson, James Faulkner.
When was The Piano Player released and how long is it?
The Piano Player was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Piano Player?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Piano Player was composed by Francis Haines, Stephen W. Parsons.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Piano Player?
The Piano Player holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).