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The Piano Lesson

7.619951h 35mMovieDramaTV Movie

1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and…

DirectorLloyd Richards
ProducersCraig Anderson·Richard Welsh

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Not available in India
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Piano Lesson isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Lloyd Richards

CDCharles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
Boy Willie
AWAlfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Berniece Charles
CG
Carl Gordon
Doaker
THTommy Hollis
Tommy Hollis
Avery
LMLou Myers
Lou Myers
Wining Boy
CVCourtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance
Lymon
ZHZelda Harris
Zelda Harris
Maretha
RCRosalyn Coleman
Rosalyn Coleman
Grace
TLTommy Lafitte
Tommy Lafitte
Ace
LI
Lynne Innerst
Miss Ophelia
HSHarold Surratt
Harold Surratt
Papa Willie Boy
JN
Jackson Nunn
Horse Trainer-Owner (uncredited)

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