The Competition
1980The 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?
Acted in
Richard Dreyfuss
as Paul Dietrich
Amy Irving
as Heidi Joan Schoonover
Lee Remick
as Greta Vandemann
Sam Wanamaker
as Andrew Erskine
Joseph Cali
as Jerry DiSalvo
Ty Henderson
as Michael Humphries
Vicki Kriegler
as Tatjana Baronova
Bea Silvern
as Madame Gorshev
Philip Sterling
as Mr. Dietrich
Gloria Stroock
as Mrs. Dietrich
James B. Sikking
as Brudenell
Jimmy Sturtevant
as Vinnie DiSalvo
Priscilla Pointer
as Mrs. Donellan
Delia Salvi
as Mrs. DiSalvo
Robert Vega
as Contreras
Ross Evans
as Judge Heimling
Laurie Main
as Judge Wyeth
Ronald F. Hoiseck
as Judge Pyck
John Clavin
as Judge Weatherall
Ben Hammer
as Nichols