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The Piano Lesson

Adaptation of the stage play by August Wilson. Set in 1936 Pittsburgh, the story centers on an ornately carved 80-year-old upright piano, a family heirloom co-owned by a proud widow and her forceful brother, Boy Willie. Boy Willie's determination to trade the piano for Mississippi farmland triggers an emotional battle. Stars Charles Dutton

English
  • Originally Aired February 5, 1995
  • Runtime 65 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 183
  • Network Hallmark Channel
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Name Type Role
August Wilson Writer
Elva Branson Guest Star
Alfre Woodard Guest Star
Harold Surratt Guest Star
Rosalyn Coleman Guest Star
Tommy LaFitte Guest Star
Lynne Innerst Guest Star
Tim Hartman Guest Star
Zelda Harris Guest Star
Tommy Hollis Guest Star
Bob Tracey Guest Star
Courtney B. Vance Guest Star
Carl Gordon Guest Star
Charles S. Dutton Guest Star
Ben Tatar Guest Star
Lou Myers Guest Star
Alice Gerber Eisner Guest Star
Lloyd Richards Director
August Wilson Director