Madame Sousatzka (1988)
- PG-13
 - 10/14/1988 (US)
 - Drama, Music
 - 2h 2m
 
I teach not only how to play, but how to live.
Overview
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.
John Schlesinger
Director, ScreenplayBernice Rubens
NovelRuth Prawer Jhabvala
ScreenplayCast
    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