The Competition
1980 · 2h 3m · Drama, Music, Romance · United States of America
If you're really in love... nothing's going to stand in your way
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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Joel Oliansky6.1Smart score
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