The Competition (1980) (original) (raw)
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Original title
The Competition
Year
1980
Running time
123 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama
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?
Awards
1980: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Original Song, Editing
1980: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Motion Picture Score
1980: Nominated for Razzie Awards: Worst Actor (Richard Dreyfuss)
Critics' reviews
- "The Competition isn't a great movie, but it's a warm, entertaining one. It has the nerve to tell a story about serious, interesting, complicated people, who are full of surprises."
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