The Good Old Piano (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, The Good Old Piano is a drama and war film directed by France Kosmač, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Composer and pianist Blaz Gaber lives only for his music and does not want to know anything about the outside world, where the war is raging. Upon his arrival from his poorly attended concert, he finds himself in prison for having stars drawn in his notebook by a little boy. A young illegal activist seeks refugee in the school, where the pupils hide his pistol inside the Gaber's piano. A German officer comes with his soldiers to find the hidden illegal, orders the school to be evacuated and takes the piano together with him on a train.
Who’s in it. The Good Old Piano stars Vida Kuhar as Anuška, Vekoslav Janko as Klavdij, Bert Sotlar as Partizanski komandant and Frane Milčinski – Ježek as Blaž Gaber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Good Old Piano has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Old Piano page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Old Piano tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Old Piano (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Old Piano change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Good Old Piano worth watching?
- The Good Old Piano holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Old Piano?
- The Good Old Piano stars Vida Kuhar, Vekoslav Janko, Bert Sotlar, Frane Milčinski – Ježek and Janez Škof.
- When was The Good Old Piano released?
- The Good Old Piano was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.