Ennio Morricone (1995)
A Man and His Music
From his quirky compositions for the spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone to his sublime musical contributions to director Roland Joffé's acclaimed 1986 drama The Mission, film composer Ennio Morricone has crafted more than 500 scores over the course of his enduring career in film. Now fans can take a look back at the life and career of one of cinema's most prolific composers through interviews with both the composer himself and many of his longtime collaborators. From his Italian efforts to his work in America, this documentary covers every aspect of Morricone's career as few have, offering insight into his childhood, his longtime association with Leone, and his ultimate disenchantment with the American studio system.
Director: David M. Thompson
Genre: Documentary, Music, History
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 1995
Cast
- Ennio Morricone - Self
- John Boorman - Self
- Robert De Niro - Self (archive footage)
- Brian De Palma - Self
- David Puttnam - Self
- Christopher Frayling - Self
- Giuseppe Tornatore - Self
- Sergio Micelli - Self
- Goffredo Petrassi - Self
Production: ZDF/Arte, BBC
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David M. Thompson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ennio Morricone about?
- From his quirky compositions for the spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone to his sublime musical contributions to director Roland Joffé's acclaimed 1986 drama The Mission, film composer Ennio Morricone has crafted more than 500 scores over the course of his enduring career in film. Now fans can take a look back at the life and career of one of cinema's most prolific composers through interviews with both the composer himself and many of his longtime collaborators. From his Italian efforts to his work in America, this documentary covers every aspect of Morricone's career as few have, offering insight into his childhood, his longtime association with Leone, and his ultimate disenchantment with the American studio system.
- Who directed Ennio Morricone?
- Ennio Morricone was directed by David M. Thompson.
- Who stars in Ennio Morricone?
- Ennio Morricone stars Ennio Morricone, John Boorman, Robert De Niro, Brian De Palma, David Puttnam, Christopher Frayling.
- How long is Ennio Morricone?
- Ennio Morricone has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Ennio Morricone?
- Ennio Morricone is a Documentary, Music, History film.
- Where was Ennio Morricone produced?
- Ennio Morricone was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.