• 1980
  • PG
  • 2h 3m
The Competition

Summary Paul Dietrich, at almost 30 years old, is a fading piano prodigy. Heidi Schoonover is a talented young pianist with a promising future. When Paul hears of an upcoming competition that could make his career, he dedicates himself to winning. View more details

  • 1980
  • PG
  • 2h 3m

The Competition

Directed : Joel Oliansky

Written : William Sackheim Joel Oliansky

Stars : Sam Wanamaker Richard Dreyfuss Lee Remick Amy Irving

All cast & crew

6.6

Details

Genres : Drama Romance Music

Release date : Dec 2, 1980

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Sony Movie Channel

Language : English

Filming locations : California Academy of Sciences, Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA

Production companies : Rastar Films

Summary Paul Dietrich, at almost 30 years old, is a fading piano prodigy. Heidi Schoonover is a talented young pianist with a promising future. When Paul hears of an upcoming competition that could make his career, he dedicates himself to winning. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama Romance Music

Release date : Dec 2, 1980

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Sony Movie Channel

Language : English

Filming locations : California Academy of Sciences, Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA

Production companies : Rastar Films

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