Directed by:
Joel OlianskyScreenplay:
Joel OlianskyCinematography:
Richard H. KlineComposer:
Lalo SchifrinCast:
Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving, Lee Remick, Sam Wanamaker, Joseph Cali, Ty Henderson, Priscilla Pointer, James Sikking, Ben Hammer, Philip Sterling, Joe Bellan (more)Plots(1)
Richard Dreyfuss as an aging pianist making one final grab for international recognition. After deciding to retire and dedicate himself to teaching if he fails to win this last-chance contest, Paul (Dreyfuss) throws himself into preparation, failing to notice the interest Heidi (Amy Irving), a more talented but less driven pianist, has taken in him. By the time he begins to return his pretty competitors love, she has trounced him in the contest, prompting Paul to reject her as he lets his pride get the best of him. However they wind up together on a disco dance floor. Subplots--involving a Russian defector, a gay black pianist, and family of hammy Italians--and sentimental motivation (Paul is trying to win to one for his dying dad; Heidi is desperate to please mom) combine in this insiders look at performance competitions. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
USA
Best movies:
The Graduate (1967)
Jaws (1975)
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990)
Amy Irving
USA
Best movies:
Traffic (2000)
Far Pavilions, The (1984) (series)
Yentl (1983)
Lee Remick
USA
Best movies:
The Medusa Touch (1978)
Days of Wine and Roses (1962)
The Omen (1976)
Sam Wanamaker
USA
Best movies:
Joseph Cali
USA
Best movies:
Suicide Kings (1997)
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Something Is Out There (1988) (TV movie)
Ty Henderson
USA
Best movies:
Justine (1969)
Priscilla Pointer
USA
Best movies:
Blue Velvet (1986)
Honeysuckle Rose (1980)
Mommie Dearest (1981)
James Sikking
USA
Best movies:
The Name of the Game (1968) (series)
Brotherhood of the Rose (1989) (series)
Ordinary People (1980)
Ben Hammer
USA
Best movies:
Griffin and Phoenix: A Love Story (1976) (TV movie)
Sleepers (1996)
Johnny Got His Gun (1971)
Philip Sterling
USA
Best movies:
Ściana (1982) (TV movie)
The Gambler (1974)
Me, Natalie (1969)
Joe Bellan
Best movies:
Columbo (1971) (series)
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
The Enforcer (1976)
Laurie Main
Australia
Best movies:
My Fair Lady (1964)
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970)
Munster, Go Home! (1966)
Jack Denbo
USA
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Barton Fink (1991)
Skyjacked (1972)
Ann Cooper
Best movies:
Seems Like Old Times (1980)
Barbarians at the Gate (1993) (TV movie)
Blue Sunshine (1977)
Delia Salvi
Italy
Best movies:
Lust for Life (1956)
From Here to Eternity (1953)
Brave New World (1980) (TV movie)
Robert Dawson
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Pope John XXIII (2002) (TV movie)
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Bill Conklin
Best movies:
Grand Theft Auto (1977)
They're Playing with Fire (1984)
Embalmed (1983)
Sterling Swanson
Best movies:
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) (series)
Centennial (1978) (series)
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973) (TV movie)
Elaine Welton Hill
USA
Best movies:
Raging Angels (1995)