Henry Mancini
Biography: Enrico Nicola "Henry" Mancini (April 16, 1924 – June 14, 1994) was an American composer, conductor and arranger, who is best remembered for his film and television scores. Often cited as one of the greatest composers in the history of film, he won four Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and twenty Grammy Awards, plus a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995. His best known works include the jazz-idiom theme to The Pink Panther film series ("The Pink Panther Theme") and the theme to the Peter Gunn television series. The Peter Gunn theme won the first Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Mancini also had a long collaboration on film scores with the film director Blake Edwards.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 16, 1924
Deathday: June 14, 1994
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Known For
The Music of Lennon & McCartney
1965-12-16
The Music of Lennon & McCartney
Overview: A 1965 British television special honouring the songwriting partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It was produced by Granada Television and aired on that network on 16 December 1965 before receiving a national broadcast the following evening. The programme mainly consisted of other artists miming to their recordings of the songs. The Beatles performed Day Tripper and We Can Work It Out, and Peter Sellers delivered a comedic interpretation of A Hard Day's Night, in the style of stage actor Laurence Olivier's portrayal of Richard III.
Genres: Family Comedy Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-12-16
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You Must Remember This: A Tribute to 'Casablanca'
1992-08-26
You Must Remember This: A Tribute to 'Casablanca'
Overview: A documentary about the making of the classic film "Casablanca."
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-08-26
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I Love Quincy
1984-03-23
I Love Quincy
Overview: Documentary profile of musician and producer Quincy Jones
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1984-03-23
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Son of the Pink Panther
1993-08-27
Son of the Pink Panther
Overview: The illegitimate son of Inspector Clouseau is on the case of the kidnapped Princess Yasmin.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-08-27
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Henry Mancini: More Than Music
2009-01-13
Henry Mancini: More Than Music
Overview: His family's account of his life with them, and working on various musical projects
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-13
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Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
1993-08-11
Audrey Hepburn: Remembered
Overview: Audrey Hepburn was one of the movies' best-loved stars, blessed with beauty, talent, an elegant sophistication and an enduring aura of youthful innocence. As Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, she spoke for the world's suffering children and families, earning an affection and admiration that only increased with news of her untimely death. From the star herself we learn of her career and the family and friendships that were her priority.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-08-11
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Seriously... Phil Collins
1990-09-08
Seriously... Phil Collins
Overview: 4 TV Executives attempt to make a television special to promote ...But Seriously. Mostly made of sketches this film includes a rap version of Don't Lose My Number and a country take on Separate Lives. Phil even attempts to be Elvis Presley while singing One More Night.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-08
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Pink, Plunk, Plink
1966-05-25
Pink, Plunk, Plink
Overview: The Pink Panther learns to play the violin, and interrupts a performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony with the Pink Panther Theme played on various instruments.
Genres: Animation Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-05-25
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Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie
1985-12-01
Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie
Overview: This behind-the-scenes documentary follows Team Salkind as they set out to bring Santa's "true" story to the screen. Dudley Moore (Patch) hosts; David Huddleston intros in character as Santa.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-01
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And the Oscar Goes To...
2014-02-01
And the Oscar Goes To...
Overview: The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-02-01
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