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, Screenplay

Bernice Rubens

Novel

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Screenplay

Cast

Shirley MacLaine's headshot

Shirley MacLaine

Madame Yuvline Sousatzka
Navin Chowdhry's headshot

Navin Chowdhry

Manek Sen
Shabana Azmi's headshot

Shabana Azmi

Sushila Sen
Peggy Ashcroft's headshot

Peggy Ashcroft

Lady Emily
Twiggy's headshot

Twiggy

Jenny
Leigh Lawson's headshot

Leigh Lawson

Ronnie Blum
Geoffrey Bayldon's headshot

Geoffrey Bayldon

Mr. Cordle
Lee Montague's headshot

Lee Montague

Vincent Pick

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