Music by John Williams

"The man behind the maestro."

2024 1h 46m EN

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★8.0TMDB · 98

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Synopsis

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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.

“The man behind the maestro.”

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Cast

John Williams
Self - Composer
Steven Spielberg
Self - Filmmaker
J.J. Abrams
Self - Filmmaker
Emanuel Ax
Self - Pianist
Kate Capshaw
Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
Chris Columbus
Self - Filmmaker
Gustavo Dudamel
Self - Composer / Conductor, LA Phil
Ethan Gruska
Self - Record Producer / Grandson of John Williams

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Laurent Bouzereau
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, shot by Toby Thiermann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Palmer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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John Williams and Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The man behind the maestro.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt26420234 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 98 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Laurent Bouzereau directs. Toby Thiermann behind the camera. David Palmer cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, shot by Toby Thiermann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor David Palmer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4John Williams and Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "The man behind the maestro.".
6IMDB entry: tt26420234 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 98 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Classified under 10 themes, including "composer", "biography", "behind the scenes", "archive footage".