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The Competition (1980)

1980-12-03 · 2h 3m · EN
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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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Joel OlianskyDirector

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Richard DreyfussRichard DreyfussPaul DietrichAmy IrvingAmy IrvingHeidi Joan SchoonoverLee RemickLee RemickGreta VandemannSam WanamakerSam WanamakerAndrew ErskineJoseph CaliJoseph CaliJerry DiSalvoTy HendersonTy HendersonMichael HumphriesVicki KrieglerVicki KrieglerTatjana BaronovaBea SilvernBea SilvernMadame GorshevPhilip SterlingPhilip SterlingMr. DietrichGloria StroockGloria StroockMrs. DietrichJames B. SikkingJames B. SikkingBrudenellJimmy SturtevantJimmy SturtevantVinnie DiSalvo

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Love affair

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · MusicTheme affinityLove AffairMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference265477

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What is The Competition about?

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?

How long is The Competition?

The Competition has a runtime of 123 minutes.

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