The Competition
DirectorJoel Oliansky
“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?
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Trailer
The Competition 1981 TV trailer
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
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