The Competition

If you're really in love... nothing's going to stand in your way

1980
2h 3m
Drama
Romance
Music

6.2TMDB(23)

Overview

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?

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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Film Editing (1981)
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Filming locations
Filmed in San Francisco
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Setting
Set in San Francisco
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Music
Music by Lalo Schifrin
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Richard H. Kline
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Details

Director: Joel Oliansky
Writers: Joel OlianskyScreenplay, Story
William SackheimStory
Status: Released
Release date: December 3, 1980
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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