Shoot the Piano Player (1960)

In the dimly lit bustle of a local bar, Charlie Kohler's fingers dance across piano keys, his life a somber melody that reflects his tragic past. Once a renowned pianist known as Edouard Saroyan, Charlie now hides behind anonymity, his virtuoso talent confined to a corner in a bar. His life takes an unexpected turn when his brother, Chico Saroyan, a fugitive with criminal ties, seeks refuge in his sanctuary. Chico's sudden appearance disturbs more than just Charlie's solitude; it draws the dangerous attention of two relentless gangsters, Momo and Ernest, altering the rhythm of his life. Among the bar's patrons is Lena, a waitress with a heart full of unspoken love for the reclusive pianist. As the threat of violence looms over them, Charlie finds himself opening up about his haunting past, his rise to fame as Edouard Saroyan, and his descent into obscurity following the suicide of his beloved wife, Thérèse Saroyan. The stakes heighten when Fido Saroyan, the youngest of the Saroyan siblings who was nurtured under Charlie's watchful eye, is ensnared by the gangsters. With the ghosts of his past echoing in every note he plays, Charlie is forced to confront his fears and decide his future. Will he remain a silent piano player or bravely face the music, igniting a crescendo of actions with potentially tragic consequences? "Shoot the Piano Player" is a somber symphony of love, loss, and the haunting music of destiny.

Shoot the Piano Player is a crime movie featuring Charles Aznavour.

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