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The Piano Lesson is a 1995 American television film based on the play The Piano Lesson by August Wilson. Produced by Hallmark Hall of Fame, the film originally aired on CBS on February 5, 1995. Directed by Lloyd Richards, the film stars Charles S. Dutton and Alfre Woodard, and relies on most of its cast from the original Broadway production.
Original Release
02/05/1995
US Release
02/05/1995
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charles S. Dutton | Boy Willie |
| Alfre Woodard | Berniece Charles |
| Carl Gordon | Doaker |
| Tommy Hollis | Avery |
| Lou Myers | Wining Boy |
| Courtney B. Vance | Lymon |
| Zelda Harris | Maretha |
| Rosalyn Coleman | Grace |
| Tommy Lafitte | Ace |
| Lynne Innerst | Miss Ophelia |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charles S. Dutton | Boy Willie |
| Alfre Woodard | Berniece Charles |
| Carl Gordon | Doaker |
| Tommy Hollis | Avery |
| Lou Myers | Wining Boy |
| Courtney B. Vance | Lymon |
| Zelda Harris | Maretha |
| Rosalyn Coleman | Grace |
| Tommy Lafitte | Ace |
| Lynne Innerst | Miss Ophelia |
| Harold Surratt | Papa Willie Boy |
| Elva Branson | Mama Berniece |
| Tim Hartman | Sutter |
| Ben Tatar | Watermelon Man |
| Alice Eisner | Watermelon Lady |
| Bob Tracey | Nolander |
| John W. Iwanonkiw | Electrician Helper |
| Jackson Nunn | Horse Trainer-Owner |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Craig Anderson | Executive Producer |
| Richard Welsh | Executive Producer |
| August Wilson | Producer |
| Robert Huddleston | Producer |
| Brent Shields | Producer |
| Robert Bennett Steinhauer | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1996 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Single Camera Production | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
