The Competition

Dec 3, 1980

2h 3m

★ 6.2

If you're really in love... nothing's going to stand in your way

Overview

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?

Genres

Drama

Romance

Music

Production Companies

Rastar Productions

Columbia Pictures

The Competition Trailers

Cast

Paul Dietrich

Richard Dreyfuss

Heidi Joan Schoonover

Amy Irving

Greta Vandemann

Lee Remick

Andrew Erskine

Sam Wanamaker

Jerry DiSalvo

Joseph Cali

Michael Humphries

Ty Henderson

Tatjana Baronova

Vicki Kriegler

Madame Gorshev

Bea Silvern

Mr. Dietrich

Philip Sterling

Mrs. Dietrich

Gloria Stroock

Brudenell

James B. Sikking

Vinnie DiSalvo

Jimmy Sturtevant

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