The Competition

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?

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Release date

3 Dec 1980

Runtime

2 h 3 min

• TMDB 6.2

Genres

• Drama
• Romance
• Music

Director

JOJoel Oliansky

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Countries

• US

Cast

Richard Dreyfussas Paul DietrichAmy Irvingas Heidi Joan SchoonoverLee Remickas Greta VandemannSam Wanamakeras Andrew ErskineJoseph Calias Jerry DiSalvoTHTy Hendersonas Michael HumphriesVKVicki Kriegleras Tatjana BaronovaBea Silvernas Madame GorshevPhilip Sterlingas Mr. DietrichGSGloria Stroockas Mrs. Dietrich

Writers

WSWilliam SackheimJOJoel Oliansky

Composer

Lalo Schifrin

Cinematography

RHRichard H. Kline

Studios

Rastar ProductionsColumbia Pictures

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