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Bookmark this pageThe Competition (1980)
Director: Joel Oliansky
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From Time Out Film Guide
Romance in a major key: competitive classical pianists Dreyfuss and Irving spar the sentimental sex war as an inevitable prelude to a four-handed future. The plot's old hat and not half as interesting as any of Michael Ritchie's 'competition' films (Downhill Racer, Smile, etc), but you have to admire writer/director Oliansky's confidence in playing it again so straight and so strong to the gallery. The ivories are nicely tinkled, and the vets - Remick and Wanamaker - get most of the saving lines.Author: PT
Cast & crew
Director: Joel Oliansky
Producer: William Sackheim
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving, Lee Remick, Sam Wanamaker, Joseph Cali, Ty Henderson full cast
Duration: 129 mins
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