Under The Piano (1996)

5.8/10 • 92 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

An autistic child growing up in the 1940's and 50's with a mother who is bitter because her fear of success has denied to herself a possible career in opera. This anger translates into an over-protectiveness of her mentally ill daughter, even into the child's adulthood. But a loving sister, herself having an arm that is paralyzed, is a bastion against the limitations imposed by the mother and finally helps her sister to live a more full life.

Cast

Amanda Plummer

Franny Basilio

Megan Follows

Rosetta Basilio

Teresa Stratas

Regina Basilio

Dan Lett

Dr. Harkness

Richard Blackburn

Dr. Banman

Andrew Tarbet

Orderly

Anita La Selva

Juliet 24

James Carroll

Nick

Jackie Richardson

Mrs. Syms

Deborah Grover

Nurse Thompson

Richard McMillan

Dr. Davison

Andrew Sardella

Tommy, age 13

Carly Street

Catherine

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