The Competition

Joel Oliansky
1980-12-03

If you're really in love... nothing's going to stand in your way
6.1
123 min

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?

Cast

Name Character Team
Richard Dreyfuss Paul Dietrich Unowned
Amy Irving Heidi Joan Schoonover Unowned
Lee Remick Greta Vandemann Unowned
Sam Wanamaker Andrew Erskine Unowned
Joseph Cali Jerry DiSalvo Unowned
Ty Henderson Michael Humphries Unowned
Vicki Kriegler Tatjana Baronova Unowned
Bea Silvern Madame Gorshev Unowned
Philip Sterling Mr. Dietrich Unowned
Gloria Stroock Mrs. Dietrich Unowned
James B. Sikking Brudenell Unowned
Jimmy Sturtevant Vinnie DiSalvo Unowned
Priscilla Pointer Mrs. Donellan Unowned
Delia Salvi Mrs. DiSalvo Unowned
Robert Vega Contreras Unowned
Ross Evans Judge Heimling Unowned
Laurie Main Judge Wyeth Unowned
Ronald F. Hoiseck Judge Pyck Unowned
John Clavin Judge Weatherall Unowned
Ben Hammer Nichols Unowned