Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.
Full Cast of Shine
Noah Taylor
as David as an adolescent
Born to Australian parents in London, Noah Taylor migrated to Australia at age five. He left school at 16, and began ...
Geoffrey Rush
as David as an adult
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Justin Braine
as Tony
Alex Rafalowicz
as David as a child
Gordon Poole
as Eisteddfod Presenter
Danielle Cox
as Suzie as a child
Rebecca Gooden
as Margaret
John Cousins
as Jim Minogue
Paul Linkson
as State Champion Announcer
Randall Berger
as Isaac Stern
Ian Welbourne
as Boy Next Door
Kelly Bottrill
as Louise as a baby
Beverley Vaughan
as Rabbi
Phyllis Burford
as Synagogue Secretary
Daphne Grey
as Society Hostess
Maria Dafneros
as Sonia
Reis Porter
as Postman
Stephen Sheehan
as Roger Woodward (younger)
Brenton Whittle
as Announcer
Marianna Doherty
as Suzie as a teenager
Camilla James
as Louise as a child
David King
as Viney
Danny Davies
as Registrar
Helen Dowell
as Sarah
Louise Dorling
as Muriel
Robert Hands
as Robert
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Marc Warren
as Ray
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Neil Thomson
as RCOM Conductor
Ellen Cressey
as Nurse
Beverley Dunn
as Beryl Alcott
Andy Seymour
as Bar Customer
Jethro Heysen-Hicks
as Rowan
John Martin
as Roger Woodward (older)
Bill Boyley
as Celebrant
Teresa La Rocca
as Opera Singer
Lindsey Day
as Opera Singer
Grant Doyle
as Opera Singer
Leah Jennings
as Musician
Kathy Monaghan
as Musician
Mark Lawrence
as Musician
Gordon Coombes
as Musician
Luke Dollman
as Musician
Margaret Stone
as Musician
Tom Carrig
as Musician
Helen Ayres
as Musician
Suzi Jarratt
as Vocalist
Samantha McDonald
as Vocalist
Peter Osborn
as Priest (uncredited)
Crew of Shine
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