Drama ·Romance ·Music · United States of America · 1980 · 2h 3m

The Competition

Director

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss as Paul Dietrich Amy Irving as Heidi Joan Schoonover Lee Remick as Greta Vandemann Sam Wanamaker as Andrew Erskine Joseph Cali as Jerry DiSalvo Ty Henderson as Michael Humphries

Crew

Richard H. Kline — Director of Photography David E. Blewitt — Editor Lalo Schifrin — Original Music Composer Joel Oliansky — Screenplay William Sackheim — Story Joel Oliansky — Story

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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?

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

love affair

Key Collaborators

Joel Oliansky Director Richard H. Kline Director of Photography David E. Blewitt Editor Lalo Schifrin Original Music Composer Joel Oliansky Screenplay William Sackheim Story Joel Oliansky Story William Sackheim Producer Dale Hennesy Production Design Ruth Myers Costume Design

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