A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
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Directed by George Schaefer, this light made-for-television drama is based upon the novel of the same name by Robert Oliphant. Starring Bette Davis as Esther Cimino, a 73-year-old widow, the film traces the events following Esther's son George's (George Hearn) decision that she is no longer capable of caring for herself in her ederly state. Despite her protests, Esther is ruled incompetent by the legal system, leading her to wage a court battle to regain not only her estate but her dignity as well. Also starring Penny Fuller and Christopher Guest, A Piano for Mrs. Cimino first aired on February 3, 1982 on CBS and was later nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Film Editing. ~ Matthew Tobey, RoviCast
Karen Austin - Alice Cimino; Bette Davis - Esther Cimino; David Downing - Mr. Harris; Penny Fuller - Mrs. Polanski; Anna Hagan - Social Service Director; Wiley Harker - Mr. Bales; George Hearn - George Cimino; Anthony Holland - Judge Schultz; Graham Jarvis; Terence Kelly - Mr. Emory; Alexa Kenin - Karen Cimino; Walter Marsh - Dr. Mitchell; Paul Roebling - Roger Desmond; Ted Stidder - Mr. Anderson; Keenan Wynn - Barney Fellman; Christopher Guest - Philip Ryan; David Peterson - Mr. Hartman; Bill Buck - Dr. Sorrell; Fran Gebhard - Gloria Cimino; Leroy Schultz - Harold CiminoCredit
Noel Taylor - Costume Designer, John M. Poer - First Assistant Director, George Schaefer - Director, Rita Roland - Editor, James Horner - Composer (Music Score), Edward R. Brown - Cinematographer, George Schaefer - Producer, John Gay - Screenwriter| A Pianist's Guide to Free Improvisation (Film), A Petal (1996 Film) | |
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| A Piano for Mrs. Cimino | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Produced by | George Schaefer |
| Written by | John Gay Robert Oliphant |
| Starring | Bette Davis |
| Music by | James Horner |
| Cinematography | Edward R. Brown |
| Editing by | Rita Roland |
| Distributed by | CBS |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino is a 1982 American television movie produced and directed by George Schaefer. The teleplay by John Gay is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Oliphant. It was broadcast on February 3 by CBS.
Plot
The story focuses on Esther Cimino, an aging piano teacher who is misdiagnosed as having dementia shortly after her husband passes away. Her son George has her declared incompetent and puts her affairs in the hands of a questionable trustee. Her granddaughter Karen places the woman in a convalescent home overseen by a caring director, and under his patient care Mrs. Cimino blossoms, only to learn her business, home, and all her possessions, including her beloved piano, were sold during her confinement.
With her dignity and health restored, Mrs. Cimino tries to regain control of her life by establishing her independence and retaining control over her remaining assets. Assisting her in her battles is her long lost friend Barney Fellman, who brings her the unexpected promise of romance in her later years.
Cast
- Bette Davis ..... Esther Cimino
- Keenan Wynn ..... Barney Fellman
- Alexa Kenin ..... Karen Cimino
- George Hearn ..... George Cimino
- Penny Fuller ..... Mrs. Polanski
- Christopher Guest ..... Philip Ryan
- Graham Jarvis ..... Leach
- Eda Reiss Merin ..... Mrs. Gatlin
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