The Pianist Cast
The cast of The Pianist.
Adrien Brody
as Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman

Adrien Brody plays Władysław 'Władek' Szpilman, a talented Polish-Jewish pianist struggling to survive during World War II in occupied Warsaw.

Thomas Kretschmann
as Captain Wilm Hosenfeld

Thomas Kretschmann portrays Captain Wilm Hosenfeld, a German officer who shows compassion towards Władysław Szpilman.

Frank Finlay
as Father

Frank Finlay appears as the character Father, providing support to his family during the difficult times of the war.

Maureen Lipman
as Mother

Maureen Lipman takes on the role of Mother, showing resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

Emilia Fox
as Dorota

Emilia Fox portrays Dorota, a woman who helps Władysław Szpilman by providing him with food and assistance.

Ed Stoppard
as Henryk Szpilman

Ed Stoppard plays Henryk Szpilman, Władysław's brother who also struggles to survive in war-torn Warsaw.

Julia Rayner
as Regina Szpilman

Julia Rayner appears as Regina Szpilman, adding depth to the portrayal of the Szpilman family's experiences.

Jessica Kate Meyer
as Halina Szpilman

Jessica Kate Meyer takes on the role of Halina Szpilman, a family member facing the horrors of the Holocaust.

Michal Zebrowski
as Jurek

Michal Zebrowski portrays Jurek, a character who navigates the challenges of wartime Poland alongside Władysław Szpilman.

Wanja Mues
as SS Slapping Father

Wanja Mues plays SS Slapping Father, a brutal representation of the cruelty faced by many during the Nazi occupation.

Richard Ridings
as Mr. Lipa

Richard Ridings appears as Mr. Lipa, contributing to the portrayal of the various individuals Władysław encounters in his struggles.

Nomi Sharron
as Feather Woman

Nomi Sharron portrays Feather Woman, adding to the diverse characters that create a rich tapestry of wartime experiences in the film.

Anthony Milner
as Man Waiting to Cross
Lucy Skeaping
as Street Musician
Roddy Skeaping
as Street Musician
Ben Harlan
as Street Musician
Thomas Lawinky
as Schutzpolizei
Joachim Paul Assböck
as Schutzpolizei
Roy Smiles
as Itzak Heller
Paul Bradley
as Yehuda
Daniel Caltagirone
as Majorek
Andrzej Blumenfeld
as Benek
Zbigniew Zamachowski
as Customer with Coins
Detlev von Wangenheim
as SS Officer
Popeck
as Rubenstein
Zofia Czerwińska
as Woman with Soup
Udo Kroschwald
as Schultz
Uwe Rathsam
as SS Shooting the Woman
Joanna Brodzik
as Woman Shot in the Head
Katarzyna Bargiełowska
as Wailing Woman
Maja Ostaszewska
as Woman with Child
John Bennett
as Dr. Ehrlich
Cyril Shaps
as Mr. Grün
Wojciech Smolarz
as Boy with Sweets
Lech Mackiewicz
as Fellow Worker
Ruth Platt
as Janina
Peter Rappenglück
as SS Making a Speech
Ronan Vibert
as Janina's Husband
Krzysztof Pieczyński
as Marek Gębczyński
Katarzyna Figura
as Neighbour
Valentine Pelka
as Dorota's Husband
Andrew Tiernan
as Szalas
Tom Strauss
as Dr. Luczak
Cezary Kosiński
as Lednicki
Paweł Burczyk
as Polish Workman
Nina Franoszek
as Polish Woman
John Keogh
as Polish Officer
Rafał Mohr
as Schutzpolizei
Andrzej Pieczyński
as Prisoner
Morgane Polanski
as Girl
Grzegorz Artman
as Other part
Adam Bauman
as Other part
Andrzej Szenajch
as Other part
Zbigniew Dziduch
as Other Part
Marian Dziędziel
as Other part
Jerzy Góralczyk
as Other part
Jarosław Kopaczewski
as Other part
Patrick Lanagan
as Other part
Dorota Liliental
as Other part
Norbert Rakowski
as Other part
Piotr Siejka
as Other part
Tomasz Tyndyk
as Other part
Andrzej Walden
as Other part
Zbigniew Waleryś
as Other part
Maciej Winkler
as Other part
Tadeusz Wojtych
as Other Part
Andrzej Zieliński
as Other part
Paweł Małaszyński
as Man in Ghetto (uncredited)
Axel Prahl
as German Soldier - Rummage Bags (uncredited)
Borys Szyc
as Young Gestapo (uncredited)
Rafał Dajbor
as Soldier (uncredited)
Adrian Hood
as Piano Buyer (uncredited)
Ryszard Kluge
as Jew Working on the Bulding Site (uncredited)
Maciej Kowalewski
as SS Officer (uncredited)
Pawel Zdun
as (uncredited)
Jacek Wolszczak
as Man in Ghetto (uncredited)
Malgorzata Trybalska
as Zydówka (uncredited)
Dawid Szurmiej
as Man in Ghetto (uncredited)
Izabella Szolc
as Women in Ghetto (uncredited)
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