They Came to Play
Chronicles the Fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene in Fort Worth, Texas for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie. The film the film provides an intimate look into the lives of these colorful, multi-faceted competitors as they strive to balance the demands of work and family with their love of music. Years of dedicated preparation culminate in critical performances before a professional jury and discerning audience during three nerve-wracking elimination rounds.
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Cast
14 people
Matt Cooper
Alex Rotaru
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Henri Robert Delbeau
Henri Robert Delbeau
Mark Fuller
Mark Fuller
Lori Miller
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Ronnie Planalp
Clark Griffith
Clark Griffith
Ken Iisaka
Ken Iisaka
Slava Levin
Slava Levin
Drew Mays
Drew Mays
Suzanna Perez
Suzanna Perez
Richard Rodzinski
Richard Rodzinski
Alex Rotaru Director
United States release October 25, 2008
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The Vault
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English
Release dates
United States · October 25, 2008
Theatrical
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