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Where to Watch The Competition (1980) in the US

1980
PG
2h 3m
6.6IMDb
67%Rotten Tomatoes

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Watch the movie free with ads on YouTube (HD).
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What it's about

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 and crew

Director: Joel Oliansky
Writer: Joel Oliansky, William Sackheim
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving, Lee Remick

Details

Release date: Dec 3, 1980
Language: English
Country: United States
Box office: $14,287,755
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 5 nominations total