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Madame Sousatzka

I teach not only how to play, but how to live.
Oct 14, 1988 · 2h 2m
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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.

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CAST

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
Directed by John Schlesinger

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Universal Pictures, Cineplex-Odeon Films
Country
US, GB

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