The Competition
“If you're really in love... nothing's going to stand in your way”
1980•2h 3m•6.1•Released
DramaRomanceMusic
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
Joel Oliansky
Writer
Joel Oliansky
Languages
English
Studio
Rastar Productions
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
Paul Dietrich
Amy Irving
Heidi Joan Schoonover
Lee Remick
Greta Vandemann
Sam Wanamaker
Andrew Erskine
Joseph Cali
Jerry DiSalvo
Ty Henderson
Michael Humphries
Vicki Kriegler
Tatjana Baronova
Bea Silvern
Madame Gorshev
Philip Sterling
Mr. Dietrich
Gloria Stroock
Mrs. Dietrich
James B. Sikking
Brudenell
Jimmy Sturtevant
Vinnie DiSalvo
Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Donellan
Delia Salvi
Mrs. DiSalvo
Robert Vega
Contreras
Production
Company
Rastar Productions
Company
Columbia Pictures
Producer
William Sackheim
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