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The Competition

If you're really in love... nothing's going to stand in your way
1980 | 123m | English

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Popularity: 3 (history)

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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?
Release Date: Dec 03, 1980
Director: Joel Oliansky
Writer: Joel Oliansky, William Sackheim
Genres: Drama, Romance, Music
Keywords love affair
Production Companies Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Aug 03, 2024
Entered: Apr 20, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
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
Name Job
Richard H. Kline Director of Photography
Lalo Schifrin Original Music Composer
Dale Hennesy Production Design
James W. Payne Set Decoration
Ruth Myers Costume Design
Leonard Drake Hairstylist
Carolyn Ferguson Hairstylist
Jack Freeman Makeup Artist
Leo Lotito Jr. Makeup Artist
Joel Oliansky Story, Director, Screenplay
David E. Blewitt Editor
Jennifer Shull Casting
William Sackheim Story
Name Title
Howard Pine Executive Producer
William Sackheim Producer
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Golden Globes Best Supporting Actor Sal Pacino Nominated
Golden Globes Best Actor Laurence Olivier Nominated
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