
The Piano Lesson
Ratings
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 influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him.
Production
Craig Anderson Productions, Signboard Hill Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
Cast

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
Jackson Nunn
Horse Trainer-Owner (uncredited)
Elva Branson
Mama Berniece

Tim Hartman
Sutter
Ben Tatar
Watermelon Man
Alice Eisner
Watermelon Lady
Bob Tracey
Nolander
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