The Competition(1980)
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The Competition 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?
The Competition (1980) is a drama, romance and music film directed by Joel Oliansky, released on December 3, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving, Lee Remick and Sam Wanamaker. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Joel Oliansky
- Writers:
- William Sackheim, Joel Oliansky, Joel Oliansky
- Producers:
- William Sackheim
- Cinematographer:
- Richard H. Kline
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Competition (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Competition before you stream it.
The Competition Cast & Crew
Main 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
Ty Henderson
as Michael Humphries
- Vicki Kriegler
Vicki Kriegler
as Tatjana Baronova
Bea Silvern
as Madame Gorshev
Philip Sterling
as Mr. Dietrich
- Gloria Stroock
Gloria Stroock
as Mrs. Dietrich
James B. Sikking
as Brudenell
- Jimmy Sturtevant
Jimmy Sturtevant
as Vinnie DiSalvo
Key crew
Directed by Joel Oliansky, written by William Sackheim, Joel Oliansky and Joel Oliansky, produced by William Sackheim.
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The Competition Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Competition – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Competition online?
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The Competition (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Competition?
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The main cast of The Competition (1980) includes Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving, Lee Remick, Sam Wanamaker and Joseph Cali. The film was directed by Joel Oliansky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Competition released?
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The Competition was released on December 3, 1980 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Competition worth watching?
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The Competition (1980) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Competition?
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Yes. The official The Competition trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.