Film

Madame Sousatzka

1988 · 2h 2m · Drama · Music

I teach not only how to play, but how to live.

IMDb

6.6

Rotten Tomatoes

78%

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.

Shirley MacLaine

Madame Yuvline Sousatzka

Navin Chowdhry

Manek Sen

Shabana Azmi

Sushila Sen

Peggy Ashcroft

Lady Emily

Twiggy

Jenny

Leigh Lawson

Ronnie Blum

Geoffrey Bayldon

Mr. Cordle

Lee Montague

Vincent Pick

Greg Ellis

Tarek

Robert Rietti

Leo Milev

Katharine Schlesinger

Piano Student

Stephen Webber

School Teacher

• John SchlesingerDirector · Screenplay
• Ruth Prawer JhabvalaScreenplay
• Bernice RubensNovel
• Robin DaltonProducer
• Nat CrosbyDirector of Photography
• Gerald GourietOriginal Music Composer
• Peter HonessEditor

Madame Sousatzka (1988) Trailer

Release date

October 14, 1988

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

2h 2m

Rated

PG-13

Genres

Drama, Music

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