Madame Sousatzka 1988

Synopsis:

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

Directed by: John Schlesinger
Written by: John Schlesinger & Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Release date: 1988-10-14
Runtime: 122 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: I teach not only how to play, but how to live.
Cast:
Shirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
Madame Yuvline Sousatzka 
Navin Chowdhry
Navin Chowdhry
Manek Sen 
Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi
Sushila Sen 
Peggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
Lady Emily 
Twiggy
Twiggy
Jenny 
Leigh Lawson
Leigh Lawson
Ronnie Blum