They Shot the Piano Player
Synopsis
New York, 2010. Jeff Harris, a music journalist, sets out to uncover the truth about Francisco Tenório Júnior, a young Brazilian samba-jazz pianist who disappeared in Buenos Aires on March 18, 1976.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-08
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Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Harris (voice)
Tony Ramos
João (voice)
Abel Ayala
Claudio Vellejos (voice)
Roberta Wallach
Jessica (voice)
Vinicius de Moraes
Self (archive audio)
João Gilberto
Self (archive audio)
Gilberto Gil
Self (voice)
Milton Nascimento
Self (voice)
Caetano Veloso
Self (voice)
Bebo Valdés
Self (archive audio)
Bud Shank
Self (archive audio)
Roberto Menescal
Self (voice)
Carmen Magalhäes
Self (voice)
João Donato
Self (voice)
Umberto Contardi
Self (voice)
Alejandra Flechner
Dõna Haydee (voice)
Stephen Hughes
John Rowles (voice)
Angela Rabello
Suzana de Moraes (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 158 DaysVIFF
Festival / Special Debut
November 24, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 30, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$337K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Trueba
- Original Title
- They Shot the Piano Player
- Country of Origin
- France, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $337K
- Production Studios
- Fernando Trueba PC, Julián, Piker y Fermín, Les Films d'Ici Méditerranée, Animanostra, Submarine, Tondero, Gao Shan Pictures, ARTE France Cinéma, TVE, Movistar Plus, TV3, RTP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal
Fernando Trueba, Gonzalo Fraguas Bringas
Arnau Quiles
Serge Lalou, Bruno Felix, Humberto Santana, Janneke van de Kerkhof, Sophie Cabon
Department Leadership Roster
Serge Lalou
Producer
Bruno Felix
Producer
Humberto Santana
Producer
Janneke van de Kerkhof
Producer
Sophie Cabon
Producer
Arnau Quiles
Editor
Femke Wolting
Producer
Fernando Trueba
Screenplay
Fernando Trueba
Director
Javier Mariscal
Director
Cristina Huete
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is They Shot the Piano Player about?
New York, 2010. Jeff Harris, a music journalist, sets out to uncover the truth about Francisco Tenório Júnior, a young Brazilian samba-jazz pianist who disappeared in Buenos Aires on March 18, 1976.
Who directed They Shot the Piano Player?
They Shot the Piano Player was directed by Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal.
Who stars in They Shot the Piano Player?
The principal cast of They Shot the Piano Player includes Jeff Goldblum, Tony Ramos, Abel Ayala, Roberta Wallach, Vinicius de Moraes.
When was They Shot the Piano Player released and how long is it?
They Shot the Piano Player was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did They Shot the Piano Player make at the box office?
They Shot the Piano Player grossed $337K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Shot the Piano Player?
They Shot the Piano Player holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).