A Piano for Mrs. Cimino

1982 American drama film

A Piano for Mrs. Cimino

Genre	Drama
Written by	John Gay Robert Oliphant
Directed by	George Schaefer
Starring	Bette Davis
Music by	James Horner
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Tony Converse Roger Gimbel
Producers	George Schaefer Adrienne Luraschi (associate producer) Christopher Seitz (co-producer)
Production locations	Santa Monica, California Canada
Cinematography	Edward R. Brown
Editor	Rita Roland
Running time	100 minutes
Production companies	EMI Television Roger Gimbel Productions
Budget	$1.75 million^[1]
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	February 3, 1982 (1982-02-03)

A Piano for Mrs. Cimino is a 1982 American made-for-television drama film produced and directed by George Schaefer. The teleplay by John Gay is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Oliphant. It was broadcast on February 3 by CBS.

Plot

The story focuses on Esther Cimino, an aging piano teacher who is misdiagnosed as having dementia shortly after her husband passes away. Her son George has her declared incompetent and puts her affairs in the hands of a questionable trustee. Her granddaughter Karen places the woman in a convalescent home overseen by a caring director, and under his patient care Mrs. Cimino blossoms, only to learn her business, home, and all her possessions, including her beloved piano, were sold during her confinement.

With her dignity and health restored, Mrs. Cimino tries to regain control of her life by establishing her independence and retaining control over her remaining assets. Assisting her in her battles is her long lost friend Barney Fellman, who brings her the unexpected promise of romance in her later years.