Under the Piano
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Under the Piano is a 1995 television film directed by Stefan Scaini and features Kevin Sullivan
as executive producer. The film follows the story of one woman’s overwhelming faith in her talented but emotionally defenceless sister. The film starred Megan Follows
and Amanda Plummer as the sisters and opera singer Teresa Stratas
as their mother. Stratas won a Gemini Award
as best supporting actress for her performance.
Kevin Sullivan (producer)
Kevin Roderick Sullivan is a Canadian producer and director of film and television programs.Kevin Sullivan began his filmmaking career at an early age of 24. His first foray into filmmaking was with a half-hour Hans Christian Andersen Christmas special titled The Fir Tree in which he edited and...
as executive producer. The film follows the story of one woman’s overwhelming faith in her talented but emotionally defenceless sister. The film starred Megan Follows
Megan Follows
Megan Elizabeth Laura Diana Follows is a Canadian/American actress. She is most known to international audiences for her role as Anne Shirley in the acclaimed 1985 Canadian television miniseries Anne of Green Gables and its two sequels.-Biography:Follows was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as the...
and Amanda Plummer as the sisters and opera singer Teresa Stratas
Teresa Stratas
Teresa Stratas, OC , is a retired Canadian operatic soprano. She is especially well-known for her award-winning recording of Alban Berg's Lulu.-Early life and career:...
as their mother. Stratas won a Gemini Award
Gemini Award
The Gemini Awards are annual television broadcasting industry awards in Canada.First awarded in 1986, the Geminis celebrate the achievements of TV members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Essentially, it presents awards for the best television productions in Canada. Awards are...
as best supporting actress for her performance.
Cast
- Amanda Plummer ... Franny Basilio
- Megan FollowsMegan FollowsMegan Elizabeth Laura Diana Follows is a Canadian/American actress. She is most known to international audiences for her role as Anne Shirley in the acclaimed 1985 Canadian television miniseries Anne of Green Gables and its two sequels.-Biography:Follows was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as the...
... Rosetta Basilio - Teresa StratasTeresa StratasTeresa Stratas, OC , is a retired Canadian operatic soprano. She is especially well-known for her award-winning recording of Alban Berg's Lulu.-Early life and career:...
... Regina Basilio - James CarrollJames CarrollJames Carroll may refer to:* James Carroll * James Carroll , Irish independent politician, represented Dublin South West from 1957–1965...
... Nick - John JulianiJohn JulianiJohn Juliani was a Canadian actor, writer, producer, director and educator. His career spanned four decades in a number of different media, including radio and film. In addition to his artistic contributions, Juliani was a strong advocate of Canadian theatre and the arts...
... Frank - Jackie RichardsonJackie RichardsonJackie Richardson is a Canadian singer and actress.She is known for her screen roles in The Gospel According to the Blues, The Doodlebops, and Sins of the Father....
... Mrs. Syms - Richard BlackburnRichard BlackburnSir Richard Arthur Blackburn OBE was a judge, prominent legal academic and former military officer in Australia. He became a judge of three separate courts in Australia, and eventually became chief justice of the Australian Capital Territory. In the 1970s he decided one of Australia's earliest...
... Dr. Banman - Dan LettDan LettDaniel Frederick Lett is a Canadian actor. He attended White Oaks Secondary School in nearby Oakville, Ontario. He has acted in films, theatre and television. His principal roles have been in the series F/X, The X-Files, E.N.G., Street Legal, and Wind at My Back.He has a brother and a sister...
... Dr. Harkness - Judith Orban ... Hazel
- Andrew Tarbet ... Orderly
- Deborah Grover ... Nurse Thompson
- Richard McMillan ... Dr. Davison
- Tara Macri ... Michelle
- Louisa MartinLouisa MartinLouisa Martin was a professional tennis player from Ireland. She was the world Number one player several times at the turn of the century; in 1890, 1895, 1896, 1899 and again in 1903. She had a competitive rivalry with Lottie Dod from Great Britain....
... Michelle's Mother - Simone Rosenberg ... Young Violet
- Andrew Sardella ... Tommy 13
- Anita LaSelva ... Juliet 24
- Mary KellyMary KellyMary Kelly may refer to:*Mary Jane Kelly , widely believed to be the fifth and final victim of Jack the Ripper*Mary Kelly , Scottish writer*Mary Kelly , American artist and writer...
... Mrs. Simpson - Benjamin Plener ... Boy
- Vince Marino ... Store Owner
- Marie-Hélène Fontaine ... Nurse
- François Klanfer ... Priest 1955
- Costin Manu ... Peddlar
- Colin O'MearaColin O'MearaColin O'Meara is a voice actor who provided the voice of the Tintin character from The Adventures of Tintin television series. Other roles include Sailor Moon, Little Bear, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and one episode of Police Academy as well as voicing Wrench in the animated TV show Cadillacs and...
... Rick - Susan Tsagkaris ... Leonora
- Fran Vallee ... Mme Benoit
- Nicky GuadagniNicky GuadagniNicky Guadagni is a Canadian actress who has worked on stage, radio, film and television.-Career:Originally from Montreal, Nicky Guadagni majored in drama at Dawson College and went on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Her first role after graduation was playing Miranda, with...
... Miss Evans - Mari Trainor ... Marge
- Chris Benson ... Bill