The Competition (1980)

6.1/10 123 min Drama Romance Music

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?

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Paul Dietrich

Amy Irving

Heidi Joan Schoonover

Lee Remick

Greta Vandemann

Sam Wanamaker

Andrew Erskine

Joseph Cali

Jerry DiSalvo

Bea Silvern

Madame Gorshev

Philip Sterling

Mr. Dietrich

James B. Sikking

Brudenell

Priscilla Pointer

Mrs. Donellan

Ross Evans

Judge Heimling

Laurie Main

Judge Wyeth

Ben Hammer

Nichols

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