The Competition

– The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success. It is Paul's last chanc..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 3 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
The Competition (1980)

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?

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Producing Country:
USA
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The Competition (1980) - Trailer

Release Date:

03 Dec 1980

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Joel Oliansky

Writer:

Joel Oliansky (screenplay), Joel Oliansky (story), William Sackheim (story)

Main Actors:

Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving, Lee Remick, Sam Wanamaker

Plot:

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?

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 nominations.

Production:

Columbia Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
83%