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The Competition

The Competition

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

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?

Where to Watch

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Competition
  • Genres: Drama, Romance, Music
  • Release Date: 1980-12-03
  • Runtime: 123 minutes
  • Rating: 6.2/10 (19 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5351
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

as Paul Dietrich

Amy Irving

Amy Irving

as Heidi Joan Schoonover

Lee Remick

Lee Remick

as Greta Vandemann

Sam Wanamaker

Sam Wanamaker

as Andrew Erskine

Joseph Cali

Joseph Cali

as Jerry DiSalvo

Ty Henderson

Ty Henderson

as Michael Humphries

Vicki Kriegler

Vicki Kriegler

as Tatjana Baronova

Bea Silvern

Bea Silvern

as Madame Gorshev

Philip Sterling

Philip Sterling

as Mr. Dietrich

Gloria Stroock

Gloria Stroock

as Mrs. Dietrich

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

The Competition 1981 TV trailer

External Links

Keywords

love affair

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Competition?

The Competition is a Drama, Romance, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1980-12-03.

Who are the main actors in The Competition?

The main cast includes Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving, Lee Remick, Sam Wanamaker, Joseph Cali, .

Where can I watch The Competition online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Competition is available.

Is The Competition based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Competition?

The Competition has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 19 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Competition?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Competition?

The soundtrack was composed by Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Competition filmed?

The Competition was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Competition?

The total runtime of The Competition is 123 minutes.

Is The Competition suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Competition?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Competition.

Does The Competition have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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