Madame Sousatzka (1988)
In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher, but soon discovers that she expects her pupils to become disciplined in all areas of life, and not just behind the piano. As he struggles to meet the challenges, Manek must also deal with his mother, who vies with his teacher for his attention.
Director:
John Schlesinger
Writers:
John Schlesinger, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala.
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Shirley MacLaine as Madame Yuvline Sousatzka |
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Navin Chowdhry as Manek Sen |
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Shabana Azmi as Sushila Sen |
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Peggy Ashcroft as Lady Emily |
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Twiggy as Jenny |
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Leigh Lawson as Ronnie Blum |
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Geoffrey Bayldon as Mr. Cordle |
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Lee Montague as Vincent Pick |
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Greg Ellis as Tarek |
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Robert Rietti as Leo Milev |
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Katharine Schlesinger as Piano Student |
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Stephen Webber as School Teacher |
| Editing | Peter Honess | Editor |
| Art | Luciana Arrighi | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Amy Roberts | Costume Design |
| Production | Robin Dalton | Producer |
| Sound | Gerald Gouriet | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | John Schlesinger | Director |
| Writing | John Schlesinger | Screenplay |
| Art | Stephen Scott | Art Direction |
| Writing | Bernice Rubens | Novel |
| Writing | Ruth Prawer Jhabvala | Screenplay |
| Camera | Nat Crosby | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Renee Heimer | Wardrobe Master |
| Production | Adam Somner | Assistant Location Manager |
| Directing | John Dodds | Second Assistant Director |
