Movie

The Competition

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

★ 6.1(21)19802h 3m

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Good to know

Director: Joel Oliansky
Release date: 1980-12-03
Runtime: 2h 3m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Rastar Productions

The Competition — trailer

About The Competition

The Competition is a 1980 movie in the Drama, Romance and Music genres, directed by Joel Oliansky, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving and Lee Remick. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Competition in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

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

Themes & keywords

love affair

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Competition in Italy?+

The Competition is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Competition on Netflix?+

The Competition is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Competition?+

The Competition has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in The Competition?+

The Competition stars Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving, Lee Remick, Sam Wanamaker and Joseph Cali.

When did The Competition come out?+

The Competition is a 1980 movie directed by Joel Oliansky.

What genre is The Competition?+

The Competition is Drama, Romance and Music film.

Who directed The Competition?+

The Competition was directed by Joel Oliansky.