Basil Poledouris: His Life and Music

1997•48m

Documentary

An intimate profile of the composer of film and television scores such as 'Lonesome Dove', 'Conan the Barbarian', 'Robocop', 'Free Willy', and 'Starship Troopers'.

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Basil Poledouris

Himself

Zoë Poledouris

Herself

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