Watch The Competition (1980) Official Trailer
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6.1 / 10 IMDb December 3, 1980 2h 3m
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?
Director
Runtime
2h 3m
Release Date
December 3, 1980
Genre
Drama, Romance, Music
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
as Paul Dietrich
Amy Irving
as Heidi Joan Schoonover
Lee Remick
as Greta Vandemann
Sam Wanamaker
as Andrew Erskine
Joseph Cali
as Jerry DiSalvo
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Ty Henderson
as Michael Humphries
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Vicki Kriegler
as Tatjana Baronova
Bea Silvern
as Madame Gorshev
Philip Sterling
as Mr. Dietrich
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Gloria Stroock
as Mrs. Dietrich
James B. Sikking
as Brudenell
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Jimmy Sturtevant
as Vinnie DiSalvo
Priscilla Pointer
as Mrs. Donellan
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Delia Salvi
as Mrs. DiSalvo
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Robert Vega
as Contreras
Ross Evans
as Judge Heimling
Laurie Main
as Judge Wyeth
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Ronald F. Hoiseck
as Judge Pyck
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John Clavin
as Judge Weatherall
Ben Hammer
as Nichols
Production Companies
Rastar Productions
Columbia PicturesThe Competition Official Trailer 1980
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