Despite its success in English-speaking countries, in many international territories the film was not even released on Blu-ray/DVD.
The Pianist - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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Roman Polanski originally wanted Joseph Fiennes for the lead role but he had committed to theater work at the time.
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Lew Rywin (the producer) was supposed to play the "Customer with Coins" who quiets Szpilman in restaurant. Because of Rywin's unexpected sunburn, the role was eventually given to Zbigniew Zamachowski.
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The scene in which Wladyslaw Szpilman is saved from going to the concentration camps and is told "Don't run!" is inspired by a similar event in director Roman Polanski's life. Originally, Szpilman was told "Run!", which he did, but Polanski deliberately changed that element to reflect his own experience.
The Pianist - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Pianist - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Pianist - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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