The Piano Lesson (1995 film)

The Piano Lesson
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GenreDrama
Based onThe Piano Lesson
by August Wilson
Teleplay byAugust Wilson
Directed byLloyd Richards
Starring
Music byStephen James Taylor
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Richard Welsh
  • Craig Anderson
ProducerAugust Wilson
CinematographyPaul Elliott
EditorJim Oliver
Running time95 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseFebruary 5, 1995 (1995-02-05)
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The Piano Lesson is a 1995 American drama television film directed by Lloyd Richards and written by August Wilson, based on his 1987 play of the same name. The film stars Charles S. Dutton and Alfre Woodard,[1][2] and relies on most of its cast from the original Broadway production.[3] The film originally aired on CBS on February 5, 1995, as an episode of Hallmark Hall of Fame.

  1. ^ Bernadette McCallion (2012). "The Piano Lesson (1995)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2011.
  2. ^ "The Piano Lesson". TV Guide. Archived from the original on June 4, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  3. ^ Bill Gibron (February 12, 2003). "review: The Piano Lesson". DVD Verdict. Retrieved April 9, 2011.