Shine (film)

Shine is a 1996 Australian biographical drama film based on the life of pianist David Helfgott, who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions. Directed by Scott Hicks. Written by Jan Sardi. A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love.taglines thumb| David Helfgott thumb|In this world only the strong survive. The weak get crushed like insects. thumb|Am I mad enough, professor? Am I? In this world only the strong survive. The weak get crushed like insects. Teenage It's a tough game, isn't it Roger? Kind of. I'm not really sure about anything. It's a mountain. The hardest piece you could ever play. Am I mad enough, professor? Am I? Adult Would you marry me? Practical? No, of course not. Of course not. But then neither am I, Gillian. Neither am I. I'm not very practical at all. The stars, Gillian darling! Ask the stars! I'm shocked, stunned and amazed. Others thumb|I’m your father and this is your family! Cecil Parkes: You must play as if there's no tomorrow. Isaac Stern: America. You know, land of the free, home of the brave. You know, Mickey Mouse. Gillian: Your first concert in years and you wear odd shoes. Peter Helfgott: I’m your father and this is your family! Dialogue Cecil Parkes: The page! For God's sake, the notes! Peter Helfgott: I'm sorry sir, I keep forgetting the notes. Cecil Parkes: Will it be asking too much to learn them first? David: Would you marry me? Gillian: Well, it wouldn't be very practical, David. David: Practical? No, of course not. Of course not. But then neither am I, Gillian. Neither am I. I'm not very practical at all. Sylvia: You'll miss the plane! Gillian: It's sweet of you, David. I don't know what to say. David: The stars, Gillian darling! Ask the stars! Peter: Religion is nonsense. Ben Rosen: It's also a gold mine if you know where to dig. Cecil Parkes: Rachmaninov? Are you sure? David: Kind of. I'm not really sure about anything. Cecil Parkes: The Rach 3. It's monumental. David: It's a mountain. The hardest piece you could ever play. Cecil Parkes: No one's ever been mad enough to attempt the Rach Three. David: Am I mad enough, professor? Am I? Gillian: How do you feel? David: I'm shocked, stunned and amazed. David: It's a tough game, isn't it Roger? Roger: It's a bloodsport. Taglines A true story of the mystery of music and the miracle of love. A father whose life was his family. A son whose music was his life. One of the most celebrated and successful films in Australian film history About Shine Cast Geoffrey Rush - David Helfgott Justin Braine - Tony Sonia Todd - Sylvia Chris Haywood - Sam Alex Rafalowicz - David Helfgott - Child Gordon Poole - Eisteddfod Presenter Armin Mueller-Stahl - Peter Nicholas Bell - Ben Rosen Danielle Cox - Suzie - Child Rebecca Gooden - Margaret Marta Kaczmarek - Rachel John Cousins - Jim Minogue Noah Taylor - David Helfgott - Adolescent Randall Berger - Isaac Stern Googie Withers - Katharine Susannah Prichard John Gielgud - Cecil Parkes David King - Viney Robert Hands - Robert Marc Warren - Ray Neil Thomson - RCOM Conductor Joey Kennedy - Suzie - Adult Beverley Dunn - Beryl Alcott Lynn Redgrave - Gillian Ella Scott Lynch - Jessica External links 0117631 Shine shine Shine shine Shine 135474 Shine shine Shine Category:1996 Australian films Category:Biographical films Category:Drama films Category:Films based on true stories Category:Musical films Category:Films about disability Category:Films about father–son relationships Category:Films set in Australia Category:Films set in London Category:Films set in the 1950s Category:Films set in the 1960s Category:Films set in the 1970s Category:Films directed by Scott Hicks