The Competition (1980)
If you're really in love... nothing's going to stand in your way
1980 · 2h 3m · Drama, Romance, Music
Genres: Drama, Romance, Music
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?
Director: Joel Oliansky
Writers: Joel Oliansky, William Sackheim
Music by: Lalo Schifrin
Cinematography: Richard H. Kline
Editor: David E. Blewitt
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss as Paul DietrichAmy Irving as Heidi Joan SchoonoverLee Remick as Greta VandemannSam Wanamaker as Andrew ErskineJoseph Cali as Jerry DiSalvoTy Henderson as Michael HumphriesVicki Kriegler as Tatjana BaronovaBea Silvern as Madame GorshevPhilip Sterling as Mr. DietrichGloria Stroock as Mrs. DietrichJames B. Sikking as BrudenellJimmy Sturtevant as Vinnie DiSalvoMore like this
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