The man behind the maestro.
His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.
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Character
Warm, classical in form, earnest and grave.
- warmbleak
- classical in formformally daring
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- sparerichly built
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Cast
- John WilliamsSelf - Composer
- Steven SpielbergSelf - Filmmaker
- J.J. AbramsSelf - Filmmaker
- Emanuel AxSelf - Pianist
- Kate CapshawSelf - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
- Chris ColumbusSelf - Filmmaker
- Gustavo DudamelSelf - Composer / Conductor, LA Phil
- Ethan GruskaSelf - Record Producer / Grandson of John Williams
- Paul HirschSelf - Editor
- Javier C. HernándezSelf - Culture Reporter, The New York Times
Crew
- Laurent BouzereauDirector
- Toby ThiermannDirector of Photography
- David PalmerEditor
- Steven SpielbergProducer
- Ron HowardProducer
- Kathleen KennedyProducer
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Pairings
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Similar in taste
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Frank and Ollie 199581% alikeBoth warm, classical in form, earnest.
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Both classical in form, earnest, warm.
Both classical in form, earnest, grave.
Score: A Film Music Documentary 201777% alikeBoth warm, classical in form, earnest.
Both classical in form, earnest, grave.
I Am Bruce Lee 201276% alikeBoth classical in form, earnest, grave.
Being James Bond 202176% alikeBoth earnest, classical in form, grave.
The Last Movie Stars 202280% alikeTelevision · Both earnest, warm, grave.
Mr. Scorsese 202578% alikeTelevision · Both classical in form, earnest, grave.
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