Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music(2019)
Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music Synopsis
A look at the life and work of the Austrian composer who pioneered the musical scoring of films - hundreds of them - from King Kong, to Gone with the Wind, to Casablanca and beyond.
Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music (2019) is a documentary film directed by Diana Friedberg, released on November 1, 2019 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Max Steiner, Lionel Friedberg, Leonard Maltin and Ray Faiola. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Diana Friedberg
- Writers:
- Lionel Friedberg, Diana Friedberg
- Producers:
- Diana Friedberg
- Production:
- Zepra International
- Status:
- Released
Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music Cast & Crew
Main cast
Max Steiner
as Self (archive footage)
- Lionel Friedberg
Lionel Friedberg
as Narrator
Leonard Maltin
as Self
Ray Faiola
as Max Steiner (voice)
Jon Burlingame
as Self
- Robert Townson
Robert Townson
as Self
- Joe Rinaudo
Joe Rinaudo
as Self
- Scott Lasky
Scott Lasky
as Self
- Stan Taffel
Stan Taffel
as Self
- Ken Rosen
Ken Rosen
as Self
Steven C. Smith
as Self
- James D'Arc
James D'Arc
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Diana Friedberg, written by Lionel Friedberg and Diana Friedberg, produced by Diana Friedberg.
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Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music online?
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Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music (2019) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music?
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The main cast of Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music (2019) includes Max Steiner, Lionel Friedberg, Leonard Maltin, Ray Faiola and Jon Burlingame. The film was directed by Diana Friedberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music released?
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Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music was released on November 1, 2019 and runs for 2h.
Is Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music worth watching?
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Max Steiner: Maestro of Movie Music (2019) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.