John Williams

John Williams

Born: February 8, 1932
in Queens, New York, USA
John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest American composers of all time, he has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scores in cinematic history in a career spanning over six decades. Williams has won 24 Grammy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, five Academy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. With 51 Academy Award nominations, he is the second most-nominated individual, after Walt Disney. In 2005, the American Film Institute selected Williams's score to 1977's Star Wars as the greatest American film score of all time. The soundtrack to Star Wars was additionally preserved by the Library of Congress into the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

Williams has composed for many critically acclaimed and popular movies, including the Star Wars series, Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the Indiana Jones series, the first two Home Alone films, Hook, the first two Jurassic Park films, Schindler's List, and the first three Harry Potter films. He has been associated with director Steven Spielberg since 1974, composing music for all but four of his feature films––Duel, The Color Purple, Bridge of Spies and Ready Player One. Other works by Williams include theme music for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, NBC Sunday Night Football, "The Mission" theme used by NBC News and Seven News in Australia, the television series Lost in Space and Land of the Giants, and the incidental music for the first season of Gilligan's Island.

Williams has also composed numerous classical concertos and other works for orchestral ensembles and solo instruments. He served as the Boston Pops's principal conductor from 1980 to 1993, and is its laureate conductor. He was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl's Hall of Fame in 2000, and was a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in 2004 and the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2016. Williams composed the score for eight of the top 20 highest-grossing films at the U.S. box office (adjusted for inflation).

Movies for John Williams...

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Title: Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
Character: Self
Released: December 1, 2023
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on another cinematic benchmark featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Spielberg, Lucas, Harrison Ford, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, James Mangold, and many others as well.
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The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Title: The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Character: Self
Released: August 29, 2023
Type: Movie
Join the adventure with the cast and crew, showcasing new characters, stunts, music, locations, production design, and visual effects in five chapters that chart the making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace
Title: Anne-Sophie Mutter - Vivace
Character: Self
Released: March 28, 2023
Type: Movie
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The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
Title: The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
Character: Self
Released: February 14, 2023
Type: Movie
A fascinating behind-the-scenes special about Steven Spielberg's "The Fabelmans."
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If These Walls Could Sing
Title: If These Walls Could Sing
Character: Self
Released: January 6, 2023
Type: Movie
The untold story of the Abbey Road studio, all-star interviews and intimate access to the premises.
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Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
Title: Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
Character: self
Released: April 29, 2022
Type: Movie
The fall of 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof, the film Pauline Kael (The New Yorker) called "the most powerful movie musical ever made." Narrated by Jeff Goldblum, FIDDLER'S JOURNEY TO THE BIG SCREEN captures the humor and drama of director Norman Jewison's quest to recreate the lost world of Jewish life in Tsarist Russia and re-envision the beloved stage hit as a wide-screen epic. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Daniel Raim puts us in the director's chair and in Jewison's heart and mind, drawing on behind-the-scenes footage and never-before-seen stills as well as original interviews with Jewison, Topol (Tevye), composer John Williams, production designer Robert F. Boyle, film critic Kenneth Turan, lyricist Sheldon Harnick, and actresses Rosalind Harris, Michele Marsh, and Neva Small (Tevye’s daughters). The film explores how the experience of making Fiddler deepened Jewison as an artist and revived his soul.
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The Stories of West Side Story
Title: The Stories of West Side Story
Character: Self
Released: March 2, 2022
Type: Movie
Rejoice in the astonishing all-new footage of Spielberg at work in documentary filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau’s revealing The Stories of West Side Story. Composed of Opening, Prologue, Sharks & Jets, Dance at the Gym, The Romance, America, Gee, Officer Krupke, Cool, From Quintet to the Rumble, I Feel Pretty, Somewhere, Finale, and Tribute.
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Ennio
Title: Ennio
Character: Self
Released: February 17, 2022
Type: Movie
A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner and the author of over five hundred unforgettable scores.
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Galakonzert mit Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams und Beethoven aus Pittsburgh
Title: Galakonzert mit Anne-Sophie Mutter, John Williams und Beethoven aus Pittsburgh
Character: selbst
Released: February 13, 2022
Type: Movie
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Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes
Title: Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes
Character: Self - Conductor
Released: February 12, 2022
Type: Movie
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John Williams & Berliner Philharmonic - The Berlin Concert
Title: John Williams & Berliner Philharmonic - The Berlin Concert
Character: Himself
Released: February 4, 2022
Type: Movie
John Williams has made cinematic history with his film scores and transported entire generations into his musical worlds. He has composed the soundtracks for cinema blockbusters such as "Star Wars", "Jurassic Park", "E.T." and "Harry Potter". In this concert, he conducts some of his most famous film classics. At the same time, this is his debut on the podium of the Berliner Philharmoniker. May the Force be with him ...
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John Williams Live - Music from the Movies
Title: John Williams Live - Music from the Movies
Released: December 25, 2021
Type: Movie
The finest film themes and scores from the Berliner Philharmonie. Expect Jaws, Superman and Star Wars.
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John Williams dirigiert John Williams mit den Berliner Philharmonikern
Title: John Williams dirigiert John Williams mit den Berliner Philharmonikern
Released: December 16, 2021
Type: Movie
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A World Without Beethoven?
Title: A World Without Beethoven?
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 2020
Type: Movie
"What would the world be like without Beethoven?" That’s the provocative question posed by this music documentary from Deutsche Welle. To answer it, the film explores how Ludwig van Beethoven's innovations continue to have an impact far beyond the boundaries of classical music, 250 years after his birth.
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John Williams: Live in Vienna
Title: John Williams: Live in Vienna
Character: Self - Conductor
Released: June 1, 2020
Type: Movie
DG presents John Williams in Vienna, the live recordings of the Hollywood legend's Vienna Philharmonic 2020 debut. Saying it's "one of the greatest honors of my life," he received a standing ovation before a single note was played. Sharing the stage with the famous orchestra and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, he performs iconic themes from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park and other cinematic landmarks that have earned countless awards: 5 Oscars, 5 Emmys, 25 Grammys & more.
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Title: Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Character: Self - Composer (archive footage)
Released: May 4, 2020
Type: TV
Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Favreau himself.
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The Skywalker Legacy
Title: The Skywalker Legacy
Character: Self
Released: March 18, 2020
Type: Movie
The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Title: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Character: Oma Tres
Released: December 18, 2019
Type: Movie
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Title: Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 25, 2019
Type: Movie
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
Title: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
Character: Self
Released: September 29, 2019
Type: Movie
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new lands at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in Southern California.
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Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
Title: Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood
Released: December 28, 2018
Type: Movie
In honor of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, Tanglewood—the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra—dedicated its entire 2018 season to the iconic composer, conductor, performer, educator and humanitarian. The festivities culminated on Bernstein’s centennial birthday on August 25, 2018, in a special celebrity-studded gala concert. Directed for the stage by James Darrah, The Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood illuminates the breadth of Bernstein’s incredible life and career, which inspired generations of music lovers around the globe – from his talent as a composer to his generosity in mentoring other composers and musicians, his inimitable role as a driving musical force at Tanglewood for over 50 years and more.
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Spielberg
Title: Spielberg
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 2017
Type: Movie
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.
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Score: A Film Music Documentary
Title: Score: A Film Music Documentary
Character: Self
Released: March 16, 2017
Type: Movie
Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.
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John Williams at the BBC
Title: John Williams at the BBC
Character: self
Released: March 18, 2016
Type: Movie
Fifty years of performances from guitarist John Williams that takes in classical masterworks, the prog rock of Sky and comedy with Eric Sykes, as well as duets with Julian Bream.
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John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
Title: John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
Released: January 2, 2016
Type: Movie
A discussion of Williams' iconic work and new material for The Force Awakens.
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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A John Williams Celebration
Title: A John Williams Celebration
Character: Self
Released: June 30, 2015
Type: Movie
For the 2014/15 Opening Night Concert and Gala, the Los Angeles Philharmonic paid loving tribute to composer John Williams, long a champion and close friend of the LA Phil. Gustavo Dudamel, an awestruck fan of the musical icon, led the orchestra in a crosssection of Maestro Williams' matchless canon. Featuring Itzhak Perlman with a very special musical performance of pieces from Schindler's List as well as the Cadenza and variations from Fiddler on the Roof. Jazz elements will fill the air during Escapades from Catch Me if You Can, and may the force be with you during the iconic tunes from Star Wars.
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Lincoln: An American Journey
Title: Lincoln: An American Journey
Character: Self
Released: January 16, 2013
Type: Movie
Documentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012).
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The 'E.T.' Journals
Title: The 'E.T.' Journals
Character: Self
Released: October 9, 2012
Type: Movie
The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of "E.T." in 1981. It follows the order of the scenes as they appear in the film.
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AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
Title: AFI's Master Class - The Art of Collaboration: Steven Spielberg and John Williams
Released: November 7, 2011
Type: Movie
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams sit down to discuss their four-decade friendship and working relationship in front of a class at the American Film Institute.
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A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
Title: A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later
Character: Self
Released: September 16, 2011
Type: Movie
George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back at The Empire Strikes Back 30 years later.
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Return to Jurassic Park
Title: Return to Jurassic Park
Character: Self
Released: February 5, 2011
Type: Movie
A multi-part documentary about the making of the Jurassic Park trilogy. Each part walks through the making of part of one of the films, including the hurricane during the shooting of the first film, and how advances in CGI for Jurassic Park helped change the world of special effects forever. All interviews for these retrospective documentaries come with comments from Spielberg, Johnston, Neill, Dern, Goldblum, the effects crews, the child actors, and Peter Stormare. This documentary is broken into six parts: Dawn of a New Era (25 min), Making Prehistory (20 min), The Next Step in Evolution (15 min), Finding the Lost World (28 min), Something Survived (16 min), and The Third Adventure (25 min).
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Music
Title: Music
Character: Self
Released: October 15, 2010
Type: Movie
The story of music and the music industry told through interviews with musicians, composers and producers across genres.
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Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
Title: Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines and Mystery of Raymond Scott
Character: Himself
Released: September 17, 2010
Type: Movie
His filmmaker son probes the professional and private lives of his remote but fascinating father: bandleader, composer, inventor, and electronic music pioneer Raymond Scott.
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Jaws: The Inside Story
Title: Jaws: The Inside Story
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 2010
Type: Movie
Steven Spielberg takes us behind the cameras for the making of a classic movie.
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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Title: Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
Character: Self / Performer
Released: November 4, 2009
Type: Movie
Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes and putting them in the hands of modern singers like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John to show they are still relevant today. Host Clint Eastwood also interviews artists who collaborated with Mercer or performed his songs, including composer John Williams, Blake Edwards, Andre Previn, Tony Bennett, and Julie Andrews. (DVD Talk)
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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
Title: The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
Character: Self
Released: May 2, 2009
Type: Movie
After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.
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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
Title: The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
Character: Himself
Released: April 24, 2009
Type: Movie
The troubled fraternal relationship between songwriters Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Sherman Brothers, famous for the iconic hits they wrote for Disney.
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No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
Title: No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
Character: Self
Released: January 11, 2009
Type: Movie
The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot the Soviet crackdown of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. As refugees they struggle in Hollywood, finally breaking into the mainstream with their pivotal contribution to the "American New Wave."
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Love Will Tear Us Apart
Title: Love Will Tear Us Apart
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
John Williams talks about Adapting the Score of Fiddler on the roof to the Big Screen.
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You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Title: You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 2006
Type: Movie
A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media and the challenges the Salkinds faced • Vision - Creating the right script, Choosing the right director and casting the right actors • Ascent - The production and launch of a new kind of fantasy film • Crisis - Complications and conflicts between the creative forces behind Superman II • Redemption - Criticisms and burnout of Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
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Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
Title: Star Wars: Within a Minute - The Making of Episode III
Character: Self
Released: November 1, 2005
Type: Movie
This documentary offers a glimpse into all the people, departments, and work that went into creating the film, specifically, the fight between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Featured on the 2-Disc DVD for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
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Star Wars: A Musical Journey
Title: Star Wars: A Musical Journey
Released: May 3, 2005
Type: Movie
Star Wars: In Concert, originally called Star Wars: A Musical Journey, was a worldwide series of concerts featuring specially edited footage from all six of the Star Wars films (on the world's largest LED screen) set to live performances of John Williams' Star Wars score. The first performance took place in the O2 Arena in London, England. It was attended by 20,000 fans. The North American concerts started in Anaheim, California on October 1, 2009. The concerts were narrated by Anthony Daniels and conducted by Dirk Brosse. The concert took the audience through the Star Wars story line starting with Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and ending with Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. The concert toured throughout the world extensively in 2009 and 2010, with an announced two-date engagement (June 3 and 4, 2011) at the Hollywood Bowl in 2011.
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Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Title: Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
Character: Self
Released: December 9, 2004
Type: Movie
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performers then relatively unknown, like Rowan Atkinson. Narrated by Dawn French, the programme includes interviews with many of the comedians and musicians who took part: John Cleese, Stephen Fry, Michael Palin, Sting, Lenny Henry and many more. The shows and their stars had a huge effect on modern British comedy. There are few comics today whose careers have not been heavily influenced by the anarchic and surreal humour of these events.
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The Revamping of Dracula
Title: The Revamping of Dracula
Character: Self
Released: October 19, 2004
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Dracula" (1979).
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When Star Wars Ruled the World
Title: When Star Wars Ruled the World
Character: Self
Released: September 18, 2004
Type: Movie
A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Title: Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2004
Type: Movie
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
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The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
Title: The Music of 'Indiana Jones'
Character: Self
Released: October 21, 2003
Type: Movie
In this 2003 featurette, John Williams recalls composing the music for the first three Indiana Jones pictures and alludes to the possibility of scoring a fourth.
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Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
Title: Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
Character: Self
Released: May 6, 2003
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Stephen Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can."
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The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
Title: The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: Movie
John Williams discusses the music of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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The Beginning: Making 'Episode I'
Title: The Beginning: Making 'Episode I'
Character: Self
Released: October 16, 2001
Type: Movie
The entire process of making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) is shown here in this documentary. From pre-production through post-production, we get to see visual effects meetings, John Williams' music sessions, and even the storm that wiped out the pod-racers & props.
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The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Title: The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Character: Self
Released: May 8, 2001
Type: Movie
A documentary film on the making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
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Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
Title: Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman'
Character: Self
Released: May 1, 2001
Type: Movie
Marc McClure presents a documentary on the making of 'Superman' (1978).
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Plotting 'Family Plot'
Title: Plotting 'Family Plot'
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 2001
Type: Movie
Documentary about the making of Alfred Hitchcock's "Family Plot".
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Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
Title: Making 'Superman': Filming the Legend
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: Movie
Documentary on the making of the 1978 film 'Superman.'
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The Making of 'The Lost World'
Title: The Making of 'The Lost World'
Character: Self
Released: May 8, 1997
Type: Movie
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's 1997 film "The Lost World."
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Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Title: Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Character: Self
Released: February 6, 1997
Type: Movie
Host Howie Long takes viewers on a tour of the "Star Wars" universe, as Fox TV celebrates the re-release of the original three legendary films in this one hour special.
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In the Teeth of Jaws
Title: In the Teeth of Jaws
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
BBC documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's Jaws.
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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
Title: The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 1996
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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The Making of '1941'
Title: The Making of '1941'
Character: Himself
Released: May 28, 1996
Type: Movie
A non-narrated documentary, told mainly in interviews with the filmmakers, on the making of the cult comedy classic, featuring outtakes, rare behind-the-scenes home movies, and trivia facts.
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The Making of 'Jaws'
Title: The Making of 'Jaws'
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 1995
Type: Movie
A documentary on the making of one of the greatest films ever made, filled with trivia, interviews from cast and crew and never-before-seen footage.
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Title: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Released: May 25, 1992
Type: TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that initially aired from May 25, 1992 to May 29, 2009, and resumed production on March 1, 2010. The fourth incarnation of the Tonight Show franchise made its debut on May 25, 1992, three days following Johnny Carson's retirement as host of the program. The program originates from NBC Studios in Burbank, California, and is broadcast Monday through Friday at 11:35 PM in the Eastern and Pacific time zones. Unlike Carson or his predecessor Jack Paar, Leno only once utilized a guest host, preferring to host the series by himself. On April 26, 1999, the show began broadcasting in 1080i HDTV, becoming the first American nightly talk show to be shot in high definition. The show is shot in 16:9 aspect ratio. The series, which followed the same basic format as that of his predecessors, ran until May 29, 2009, after which Leno was succeeded by Conan O'Brien. NBC signed Leno to a new deal for a nightly talk show in the 10:00 pm ET timeslot. The primetime series, titled The Jay Leno Show, debuted on September 14, 2009, following a similar format to the Leno incarnation of Tonight.
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Title: The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1989
Type: Movie
After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.
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From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga
Title: From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga
Character: Self
Released: December 3, 1983
Type: Movie
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the original Star Wars trilogy, with particular emphasis on the final film, Return of the Jedi. Narrated by actor Mark Hamill, the documentary was written by Richard Schickel who had written the previous television documentaries The Making of Star Wars (1977) and SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
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The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Title: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Character: Self
Released: September 22, 1980
Type: Movie
Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented access to the set, stars, and filmmakers behind The Empire Strikes Back. The resulting work, The Making of The Empire Strikes Back, has apparently never been commercially released. Most of the footage has been lost, but 15 minutes has circulated online in recent years. Now, the 1 hour cut of Michel Parbot’s lost documentary has been found.
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Star Wars: Music by John Williams
Title: Star Wars: Music by John Williams
Character: Self
Released: May 18, 1980
Type: Movie
BBC documentary. Witness John Williams composing the legendary score for The Empire Strikes Back and conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.
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Title: The Kennedy Center Honors
Character: Self
Released: December 28, 1978
Type: TV
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
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Title: Previn and the Pittsburgh
Character: Self
Released: February 27, 1977
Type: TV
Renowned composer, conductor, and pianist Andre Previn welcomes one or more musical guests for conversation and performance, either accompanied by Mr. Previn on piano or in concert with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Produced by WQED and syndicated nationally on PBS, the series was notable among musical performance programs for its deft camera work and editing. The episode The Music That Made the Movies was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction.
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Libido
Title: Libido
Character: Martin (segment "The Child")
Released: April 6, 1973
Type: Movie
Scripted by four of Australia’s greatest authors (David Williamson, Thomas Keneally, Hal Porter and Craig McGregor), this quartet of carnal desires explores adultery and jealous fantasies, the end of innocence, the moral and spiritual conflicts of a priest and a nun in love. The stories define the exploration of women and the cultural upheaval of the early 70s.
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Title: The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Character: Self
Released: April 2, 1973
Type: TV
In 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a yearly recipient whose talent has fundamentally advanced the film art; whose accomplishments have been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.
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Title: Playhouse 90
Character: Self (Pianist)
Released: October 4, 1956
Type: TV
Playhouse 90 is an American television anthology series that was telecast on CBS from 1956 to 1960 for a total of 133 episodes. It originated from CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California. Since live anthology drama series of the mid-1950s were usually hour-long shows, the title highlighted the network's intention to present something unusual, a weekly series of hour-and-a-half dramas rather than 60-minute plays. Playhouse 90 began as a pitch by Frank Stanton—the formidable, forward-thinking right-hand man to CBS chairman William S. Paley—during a brainstorming session for program ideas. The project was ultimately developed by Hubbell Robinson, a CBS vice president who received no screen credit on Playhouse 90 but is often described as its creator.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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Untitled John Williams Documentary
Title: Untitled John Williams Documentary
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
The medium-defining composer who's breathed belief into over one hundred movies now receives his own.