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The Piano Player
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The Piano Player

2002-10-06 · 91 min · ★ 4.3

Action · Drama · Crime · Thriller

A tale about the relationship between a businessman who launders money for a Mafia figure and his gangster bodyguard.

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Directors
Jean-Pierre Roux
Production companies
American Video Films, Bauer Martinez Studios, Bladerealm Ltd., Film Afrika, Splendid Pictures
Countries
Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000

Top Cast

Christopher LambertChristopher LambertAlex Laney
Dennis HopperDennis HopperRobert Nile
Simon MabijaChristo Nichol
Jeane MansonJeane MansonHelena
James FaulknerJames FaulknerNicholas Farrel
Mode TheuSipho
Diane KrugerDiane KrugerErika Nile
Gérard RudolfGérard RudolfCapt. Ryan Tyler
Louw VenterLouw VenterMarco
Peter KrummeckAlex's Father
Philippe MartinezPhilippe MartinezFernand
Dominic TyawaGatsha Mlambo
Dorette PotgieterDorette PotgieterAlex's Mother

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