Under The Piano (1996)
Overview
An autistic child growing up in the 1940's and 50's with a mother who is bitter because her fear of success has denied to herself a possible career in opera. This anger translates into an over-protectiveness of her mentally ill daughter, even into the child's adulthood. But a loving sister, herself having an arm that is paralyzed, is a bastion against the limitations imposed by the mother and finally helps her sister to live a more full life.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.913 |
Directed By
Stefan Scaini
Crew
Stefan Scaini
Blair Ferguson
Nicholas J. Gray
Christopher Dedrick
Elizabeth Ritchie
Anne Tait
Jacques M. Bradette
Stephen Barden
TOP CAST
Amanda Plummer
Franny Basilio
Megan Follows
Rosetta Basilio
Teresa Stratas
Regina Basilio
Dan Lett
Dr. Harkness
John Juliani
Frank
Richard Blackburn
Dr. Banman
Andrew Tarbet
Orderly
Anita La Selva
Juliet 24
James Carroll
Nick
Jackie Richardson
Mrs. Syms
Judith Orban
Hazel
Tara Macri
Michelle
Louisa Martin
Michelle's Mom
Colin O'Meara
Rick
Susan Tsagkaris
Leonora
Deborah Grover
Nurse Thompson
Richard McMillan
Dr. Davison
Simone Rosenberg
Young Violet
Andrew Sardella
Tommy, age 13
Carly Street
Catherine
Ashley Taylor
Franny, age 10
Carolyn Hay
Sylvia
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