Australia,
1996, 105 min
Directed by:
Scott HicksScreenplay:
Jan SardiCinematography:
Geoffrey SimpsonComposer:
David HirschfelderCast:
Geoffrey Rush, Sonia Todd, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, Googie Withers, John Gielgud, Marc Warren, Lynn Redgrave, Grant Doyle, Sandy Gardiner (more)Plots(1)
Shine is the compelling and poignant story of a young man (Geoffrey Rush) who defies his father's wishes in order to pursue his dreams. Both thought-provoking and powerful, it tells a story of rebellion and individuality through the eyes of a pianist whose only form of self-expression is found in the keys of his instrument. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1997 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1997 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1997 - Scott Hicks (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1997 - Armin Mueller-Stahl (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1997 - Jan Sardi, Scott Hicks (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1997 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1997 - David Hirschfelder (Best Original Dramatic Score)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1997 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Leading Actor)
- 1997 - Best Sound
- 1997 - Best Film
- 1997 - Scott Hicks (Best Director)
- 1997 - John Gielgud (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1997 - Lynn Redgrave (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1997 - Jan Sardi (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1997 - Best Editing
- 1997 - David Hirschfelder (Best Music)
Golden Globes
- 1997 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1997 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1997 - Scott Hicks (Best Director)
- 1997 - Jan Sardi (Best Screenplay)
- 1997 - David Hirschfelder (Best Original Score)
Critics Choice Awards
- 1997 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1996 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1996 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor)
- 1996 - Armin Mueller-Stahl (Best Supporting Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1996 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 1996 - Scott Hicks (People's Choice Award)
- 1996 - Scott Hicks (Metro Media Award)