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Nov 28, 1999 · With Philip Bosco, Elmer Bernstein, Claudine Bouché, Royal S. Brown. A documentary that explores the work of a composer who created music for over 50 films, collaborating with such diverse directors as Orson Welles, Nicholas Ray, and Martin Scorsese.
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- Documentary, Biography, Music
- Joshua Waletzky
- 1999-11-28
A documentary about history's most talented individuals in the movie business.
- 58 min
- 30.5K
- Randall Rudd
Bernard Herrmann (born Maximillian Herman; June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975) was an American composer and conductor best known for his work in composing for films. As a conductor, he championed the music of lesser-known composers. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest film composers.
- Musicnotes
- Psycho’ This 1960 Hitchcock film is widely considered to be Bernard Herrmann’s most influential and impactful work. Whereas many mid-century movies featured jazz-inspired scores, Herrmann opted for traditional orchestral sounds, including quiet moments using odd rhythms to build tension and suspense.
- The Ghost and Mrs. Muir’ Of all of the Bernard Herrmann movies created, this score was reportedly his favorite. For this 1947 film, Herrmann created a moody and romantic score that included several leitmotifs, which are recurring themes in music.
- Vertigo’ 1958’s Vertigo stands as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most significant films and that’s partially due to Bernard Herrmann’s score. In this film, a retired detective afflicted with vertigo is hired to guard a woman who seems to be possessed by a spirit.
- Citizen Kane’ This 1941 film marked the first time that Herrmann and director Orson Welles worked together on the big screen. In this movie, the titular character dies uttering the enigmatic final word “rosebud.”
Music for the Movies: Bernard Herrmann is a 1992 documentary film directed by Joshua Waletzky. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Cast. Elmer Bernstein - Himself; Claudine Bouché - Herself; Royal S. Brown - Himself; Claude Chabrol - Himself; Norman Corwin - Himself; Don Cristlieb - Himself; Lucille Fletcher ...
Jun 19, 1992 · Jun 19, 1992 12:00am PT. Music for the Movies: Bernard Herrmann. Everybody's favorite Hollywood film composer, Bernard Herrmann, receives exceptionally intelligent treatment in this...
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Overview. Music For The Movies: Bernard Herrmann explores the work of a composer who created music for over 50 films, collaborating with such diverse directors as Orson Welles, Nicholas Ray, and Martin Scorsese.
