*Read John Williams’ biography here The RiverThis was a 1984 drama directed by Mark Rydell. The film is based on the true story of farmers who unknowingly took on positions as strikebreakers at a steel mill after their crops were destroyed by rain. The husband and wife are played by Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek.…
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A to Z Challenge: Q (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here Superman IV: The Quest for PeaceThe 1987 fourth (and final original) Superman movie again stars Christopher Reeve, with Gene Hackman returning as Lex Luthor, and Sidney J Furie directing. In this movie, Superman’s nemesis, Lex Luthor, creates and evil solar-powered version of Superman called Nuclear Man John Williams was the…
A to Z Challenge: P (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here The PatriotDirected by Roland Emmerich, this 2000 movie stars Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger. The movie is about a peaceful farmer who is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution after a sadistic British officer murders his son. The score was originally meant to be composed by…
A to Z Challenge: O (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here Daddy-OThis 1958 movie was directed by Lou Place and stars Dick Contino and Sandra Giles. The movie is about a part-time truck driver and singer who meets a blonde who challenges him to a drag race. He’s caught and loses his licence but finds a job as a singer in…
A to Z Challenge: N (John Williams’ film scores)
*Read John Williams’ biography here NixonDirected by Oliver Stone, this 1995 drama tells the biographical story of the political and personal life of former US President Richard Nixon who is played by Anthony Hopkins. Unlike the musical style Williams’ had demonstrated previously, the score for Nixon is gloomy and missing upbeat pieces. There are lots…