The Competition

Synopsis

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?

Details

Director

Joel Oliansky

Release

December 3, 1980

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Rastar Productions

Runtime

2h 3m

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Where to watch

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Cast

• 
  Richard Dreyfuss

  Paul Dietrich
• 
  Amy Irving

  Heidi Joan Schoonover
• 
  Lee Remick

  Greta Vandemann
• 
  Sam Wanamaker

  Andrew Erskine
• 
  Joseph Cali

  Jerry DiSalvo
• Ty Henderson

  Michael Humphries
• Vicki Kriegler

  Tatjana Baronova
• 
  Bea Silvern

  Madame Gorshev
• 
  Philip Sterling

  Mr. Dietrich
• Gloria Stroock

  Mrs. Dietrich
• 
  James B. Sikking

  Brudenell
• Jimmy Sturtevant

  Vinnie DiSalvo

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