CinemaOSMovie · 1980 · 2h 3m

The Competition

If you're really in love... nothing's going to stand in your way

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The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success. It is Paul's last chance to compete, but newcomer Heidi may be a better pianist. Can romance be far away? Will she take a dive despite the pressure to win from her teacher, Greta, or will she condemn Paul to obscurity?

Directed byJoel Oliansky

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
EN
Released
December 3, 1980
Studios
Rastar ProductionsColumbia Pictures

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
The Competition 1981 TV trailer

The Competition 1981 TV trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Paul Dietrich

Amy Irving

Amy Irving

Heidi Joan Schoonover

Lee Remick

Lee Remick

Greta Vandemann

Sam Wanamaker

Sam Wanamaker

Andrew Erskine

Joseph Cali

Joseph Cali

Jerry DiSalvo

Ty Henderson

Michael Humphries

Vicki Kriegler

Tatjana Baronova

Bea Silvern

Bea Silvern

Madame Gorshev

Philip Sterling

Philip Sterling

Mr. Dietrich

Gloria Stroock

Mrs. Dietrich

Creative team
Directed by
Joel Oliansky
Written by
William Sackheim
Joel Oliansky
Produced by
William Sackheim

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