

Madame Sousatzka
1988 · Movie · 2h 2m · PG-13
DramaMusic
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Key crew
- John SchlesingerDirector
- Gerald GourietOriginal Music Composer
- John SchlesingerScreenplay
- Ruth Prawer JhabvalaScreenplay
Cast
- Shirley MacLaineMadame Yuvline Sousatzka
- Navin ChowdhryManek Sen
- Shabana AzmiSushila Sen
- Peggy AshcroftLady Emily
- TwiggyJenny
- Leigh LawsonRonnie Blum
- Geoffrey BayldonMr. Cordle
- Lee MontagueVincent Pick
- Greg EllisTarek
- Robert RiettiLeo Milev
- Katharine SchlesingerPiano Student
- Stephen WebberSchool Teacher
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Themes
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