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The Competition
“If you're really in love... nothing's going to stand in your way”
6.1 / 10• 1980• 2h 3m•NR• English
DramaRomanceMusic
Storyline
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?
Cast & Crew
Richard Dreyfuss
Paul Dietrich
Lead
Amy Irving
Heidi Joan Schoonover
Lee Remick
Greta Vandemann
Sam Wanamaker
Andrew Erskine
Joseph Cali
Jerry DiSalvo
TH
Ty Henderson
Michael Humphries
VK
Vicki Kriegler
Tatjana Baronova
Bea Silvern
Madame Gorshev
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joel Oliansky's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Competition is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
