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The Competition

The Competition (1980)

Drama, Romantic, Music | United States

Director: Joel Oliansky

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Rating: 6.6/10

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?

Actors

Writer: Joel Oliansky, William Sackheim

Producer: Howard Pine, William Sackheim

RUNTIME: 123 min

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