The Violin (1974)

The Violin is a 1974 short film by Andrew Welsh and George Pastic, featuring Maurice Solway. Solway also wrote the original music. The film promotes peace and understanding through the power of music and the exchange of knowledge and friendship between the old and the young. In 1975, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short.

Cast (6)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

M

Maurice Solway

C

Chris Herman

Older Boy

C

Chris Langevin

Younger boy

T

Tom Bjarnason

Pawnbroker

R

Roderick Stothers

Hunter

Robert Christie

Narrator

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