One of the most critically acclaimed and highly awarded films of the year, 'The Piano' arouses erotic passions and vengeful jealousies when Ada, a young mute woman (Holly Hunter), is desired by two men - her husband by an arranged marriage (Sam Neill) and the husband's darkly intense neighbor (Harvey Keitel). Violent emotions erupt, but only one man understands that Ada's heart can only be won through her beloved piano.
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Holly Hunter | Ada McGrath |
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Harvey Keitel | George Baines |
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Sam Neill | Alisdair Stewart |
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Anna Paquin | Flora McGrath |
| Tungia Baker | Hira | |
| Kerry Walker | Aunt Morag | |
| Ian Mune | Reverend | |
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Cliff Curtis | Mana |
| Geneviève Lemon | Nessie | |
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Pete Smith | Hone |
| Te Whatanui Skipwith | Chief Nihe |
Camera |
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| Stuart Dryburgh | Director of Photography |
Directing |
| Jane Campion | Director |
Editing |
| Veronika Jenet | Editor |
Production |
| Jan Chapman | Producer |
Sound |
| Michael Nyman | Original Music Composer |