The Competition

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

Dec 3 1980 PG 2h 3m
Drama, Music, Romance

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?

Plot

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?

Written by

Joel Oliansky, William Sackheim

Directed by

Joel Oliansky

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 5 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,966
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA