Harry Dean Stanton as wilderness wanderer, Travis.
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A master of slide guitar, Ry Cooder brings the film to life with an atmospheric soundtrack that speaks profoundly to the imagery and story.
Ennio Morricone composed over 500 pieces for film in his lifetime.
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The Italian musician had a illustrious career as a composer. From his work on Spaghetti Westerns to his chamber pieces, he developed a style that was instantly recognisable.
A graffiti tribute in Rome to Italian composer and conductor Ennio Morricone, created by artist Harrygrebdesign.
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The composer of over 500 film scores, Morricone was embraced by Hollywood — but he was always an Italian composer.