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199730 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(222 ratings)• TMDB

Great Composers

199730 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(222 ratings)• TMDB

Each episode of this anthology series focuses on the life and work of a renowned composer, providing insights into their contributions to music.

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Each episode of this anthology series focuses on the life and work of a renowned composer, providing insights into their contributions to music.

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Walter Hill

Walter Hilldirector

Bob Gale

Robert Zemeckis

Robert Zemeckiswriter

Bill Paxton

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An anthology series with each episode focused on the life of a renowned composer.

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