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The Competition is a drama musical film starring Richard Dreyfuss and Amy Irving as pianists competing for a grant and concert engagements. The film features classical music compositions, a love story, and a nomination for Best Original Song.
Richard Dreyfuss and Amy Irving star as two talented but struggling pianists who compete for a prestigious prize and each other's love. The film features a stellar cast, a romantic score, and a realistic portrayal of the music world.
- (2.9K)
- Drama, Romance, Music
- Joel Oliansky
- 1980-12-03
Richard Dreyfuss and Amy Irving star as lovers and rivals in a piano competition with a $20,000 prize. The movie also features a Russian defector, a jealous coach, and a lot of classical music.
A movie about a piano competition in San Francisco, where a fading prodigy (Richard Dreyfuss) faces a young talent (Amy Irving) and a Russian rival (Vicki Kriegler). The plot summary includes the characters, the challenges, the romance and the outcome of the competition.
Paul Dietrich (Richard Dreyfuss), at almost 30 years old, is a fading piano prodigy. Heidi Schoonover (Amy Irving) is a talented young pianist with a promising future.
- (9)
- Joel Oliansky
- PG
- Richard Dreyfuss
Watch Richard Dreyfuss and Amy Irving as two pianists competing for a prestigious award and falling in love in this 1980 film. The Competition is a drama with music, humor and romance, rated PG and available on Movies Anywhere.
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?
