Richard Dreyfuss
Paul Dietrich
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Heidi Schoonover (Amy Irving) 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.
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Powered by JustWatch. The movie's about a big international competition in San Francisco among six world-class pianists who are fighting for a $20,000 first prize and a two-year concert contract. The movie has two counterpoints to its main theme.
Summaries. 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. The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success.
Jun 8, 2010 · Synopsis. Paul Dietrich was a piano prodigy, but now past thirty, he is bitter about never having won an international competition. Urged by his parents, Paul decides to enter just one more, and turn to teaching if he does not win. Paul competes in this last chance with all his energy.
Drama. Academy Award® winner Richard Dreyfuss (1977, Best Actor, The Goodbye Girl) and Amy Irving (Carrie) are two classically trained concert pianists who find themselves both competing for one of the most prestigious awards in the music world.
Story. 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?
Also featuring Academy Award® nominee Lee Remick (1962, Best Actress, Days of Wine and Roses), The Competition is a delightful romantic comedy about two people who know how to perform on the world’s biggest stage, but not when they are alone with each other. Director: Joel Oliansky. Producer: William Sackheim. Writer:
