El pianista (1998): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, El pianista is a drama film directed by Mario Gas, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Mario Gas directed this music-themed Spanish drama set in Barcelona of the mid-'80s. When famed composer Lluis Doria (Laurent Terzieff) visits a transvestite club, he learns his lifelong friend Albert Rossell (Serge Reggiani) is the house pianist. A flashback takes the tale four decades into the past where the younger Rossell (Pere Ponce) rejoins Teresa (Paulina Galvez) after having spent years in prison for helping anti-Franco anarchists. The story continues into Paris of the '30s, the period when Doria and Rossell first met, sharing a mutual interest in music and Teresa, before civil war sent them in different directions.
Who’s in it. El pianista stars Jordi Mollà as Doria 20 años, Pere Ponce as Rossell 20 / 30 años, Paulina Gálvez as Teresa 20 / 30 años and Mercè Arànega as Luisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, El pianista has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El pianista page.
If you liked it. Fans of El pianista tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch El pianista (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El pianista change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El pianista worth watching?
- El pianista holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El pianista?
- El pianista stars Jordi Mollà, Pere Ponce, Paulina Gálvez, Mercè Arànega and Marc Martínez.
- When was El pianista released?
- El pianista was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.