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The Competition poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.4 / 100
1980·Drama / Music / Romance·2h 3m

THE COMPETITION

“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?

Above the Line
Joel Oliansky·DirectorJoel Oliansky·ScreenplayWilliam Sackheim·StoryRichard H. Kline·Director of PhotographyLalo Schifrin·Original Music ComposerDavid E. Blewitt·Editor
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss·Paul DietrichAmy Irving·Heidi Joan SchoonoverLee Remick·Greta VandemannSam Wanamaker·Andrew ErskineJoseph Cali·Jerry DiSalvoTy Henderson·Michael HumphriesVicki Kriegler·Tatjana BaronovaBea Silvern·Madame GorshevPhilip Sterling·Mr. DietrichGloria Stroock·Mrs. Dietrich
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Joel Oliansky·Director
Writing· 3
Joel Oliansky·ScreenplayWilliam Sackheim·StoryJoel Oliansky·Story
Camera· 1
Richard H. Kline·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
David E. Blewitt·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Lalo Schifrin·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Ruth Myers·Costume DesignDale Hennesy·Production DesignJack Freeman·Makeup ArtistLeo Lotito Jr.·Makeup ArtistJames W. Payne·Set Decoration
Production· 3
William Sackheim·ProducerHoward Pine·Executive ProducerJennifer Shull·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Leonard Drake·HairstylistCarolyn Ferguson·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
70.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
67%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Competition's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#B5B5B5
#8C8C8C
Mood
Romantic, Hopeful
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of two individuals, a man and a woman, positioned in the upper half of the frame against a dark background. The man, on the left,”

romancedrama
Key Elements
Light Colored Corduroy CapRed RoseMusical Staff Lines
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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