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1980

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?

Credits

Director

Joel Oliansky

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss , Amy Irving , Lee Remick , Sam Wanamaker , Joseph Cali , Ty Henderson , Vicki Kriegler , Bea Silvern , Philip Sterling , Gloria Stroock

Studios

Columbia Pictures , Rastar Productions

Genres

Romance Drama Music

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

5
The Competition (1980) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
The Competition (1980) international poster - US
US international
The Competition (1980) character poster - US
US character
The Competition (1980) teaser poster - US
US teaser
The Competition (1980) imax poster - FR
FR imax

Awards

0 wins, 2 nominations
Nom Best Film Editing David Blewitt 1981
Nom Best Original Song People Alone 1981

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