The Competition
1980 · Movie · 123 min. · United States
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?
Direction Joel Oliansky
Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Amy Irving · Lee Remick · Sam Wanamaker · Joseph Cali · Ty Henderson · Vicki Kriegler · Adam Stern · Philip Sterling · Gloria Stroock · Bea Silvern · James B. Sikking
Soundtrack Lalo Schifrin
Screenplay Joel Oliansky · William Sackheim
Cinematography Richard H. Kline
Original title The Competition
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