The Competition 43 years old

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

The Competition

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?

Credits

The Competition Cast

Name Character
Richard Dreyfuss He was 33, now 76 years old as Paul Dietrich
Sam Wanamaker He was 61, 74 years old when he died as Andrew Erskine
Amy Irving She was 27, now 70 years old as Heidi Joan Schoonover
Lee Remick She was 44, 55 years old when she died as Greta Vandemann
Joseph Cali He was 30, now 74 years old as Jerry DiSalvo

The Competition Crew

Name Department
William Sackheim as Story. He was 61 (85) years old when He died Writing
The Competition poster
The Competition (43 years)

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

  • Release day: Wednesday, December 03, 1980
  • Runtime: 123 minutes