The Piano Lesson(1995)
The Piano Lesson Synopsis
1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him.
The Piano Lesson (1995) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lloyd Richards, released on February 5, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Charles S. Dutton, Alfre Woodard, Carl Gordon and Tommy Hollis. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Richards
- Writers:
- August Wilson, August Wilson
- Producers:
- August Wilson
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Elliott
- Composer:
- Dwight Douglas Andrews
- Production:
- Craig Anderson Productions, Signboard Hill Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Piano Lesson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles S. Dutton
as Boy Willie
Alfre Woodard
as Berniece Charles
- Carl Gordon
Carl Gordon
as Doaker
Tommy Hollis
as Avery
Lou Myers
as Wining Boy
Courtney B. Vance
as Lymon
Zelda Harris
as Maretha
Rosalyn Coleman
as Grace
Tommy Lafitte
as Ace
- Lynne Innerst
Lynne Innerst
as Miss Ophelia
Harold Surratt
as Papa Willie Boy
- Jackson Nunn
Jackson Nunn
as Horse Trainer-Owner (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Richards, written by August Wilson and August Wilson, produced by August Wilson.
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The Piano Lesson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Piano Lesson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Piano Lesson online?
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The Piano Lesson (1995) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Piano Lesson?
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The main cast of The Piano Lesson (1995) includes Charles S. Dutton, Alfre Woodard, Carl Gordon, Tommy Hollis and Lou Myers. The film was directed by Lloyd Richards. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Piano Lesson released?
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The Piano Lesson was released on February 5, 1995 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Piano Lesson worth watching?
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The Piano Lesson (1995) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.