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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer.

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) (August 21, 1945 – November 8, 2006) was a Greek-American composer.
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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.

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noted for producing scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, late 20th century, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.
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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.
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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing epic scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing epic scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.
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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the epic scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy. [[HeAlsoDid He also had a very small number of acting credits]], most notably as a Klingon, a {{Redshirt}}, and [[ANaziByAnyOtherName an Ekosian trooper]] on various episodes of Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries.

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.

[[HeAlsoDid He also had a very small number number]] of [[TheCameo acting credits]], most notably as a Klingon, a {{Redshirt}}, and [[ANaziByAnyOtherName an Ekosian trooper]] on various episodes of Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries.''[[Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries Star Trek]]'' (the original series).
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* ''Film/RedDawn1984'' - this was the very first soundtrack album to be released by Intrada[[note]]and Poledouris's ''Switchback'' was the first album to be released on the label's Special Collection imprint[[/note]].

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* ''Film/RedDawn1984'' ''Film/{{Red Dawn|1984}}'' - this was the very first soundtrack album to be released by Intrada[[note]]and Poledouris's ''Switchback'' was the first album to be released on the label's Special Collection imprint[[/note]].



* ''[[Film/{{Cherry2000}} Cherry 2000]]'' (1987) - this was the first CD Club release from Creator/VareseSarabande (later reissued in expanded form by Prometheus and twinned with Poledouris's ''No Man's Land'').

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* ''[[Film/{{Cherry2000}} Cherry 2000]]'' ''Film/{{Cherry 2000}}'' (1987) - this was the first CD Club release from Creator/VareseSarabande (later reissued in expanded form by Prometheus and twinned with Poledouris's ''No Man's Land'').
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* ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'' and its [[Film/ConanTheDestroyer sequel]] (1984)

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* ''[[Film/{{Cherry2000}} Cherry 2000]]'' (1987) - this was the first CD Club release from VareseSarabande (later reissued in expanded form by Prometheus and twinned with Poledouris's ''No Man's Land'').

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* ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'' and its sequel (1984)

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy. [[HeAlsoDid He also had a very small number of acting credits]], most notably as both a Klingon and a {{Redshirt}} on Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries.

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy. [[HeAlsoDid He also had a very small number of acting credits]], most notably as both a Klingon Klingon, a {{Redshirt}}, and a {{Redshirt}} [[ANaziByAnyOtherName an Ekosian trooper]] on various episodes of Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries.
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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.
noteworthy. [[HeAlsoDid He also had a very small number of acting credits]], most notably as both a Klingon and a {{Redshirt}} on Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries.
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* ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'' and its sequel (1982, 1984)
* ''Film/RedDawn1984'' (1984) - this was the very first soundtrack album to be released by Intrada.

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* ''Film/RedDawn1984'' (1984) - this was the very first soundtrack album to be released by Intrada.Intrada[[note]]and Poledouris's ''Switchback'' was the first album to be released on the label's Special Collection imprint[[/note]].
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* ''[[Film/{{Cherry2000}} Cherry 2000]]'' (1987) - this was the first CD Club release from VareseSarabande (later reissued in expanded form and twinned with Poledouris's ''No Man's Land'')

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* ''[[Film/{{Cherry2000}} Cherry 2000]]'' (1987) - this was the first CD Club release from VareseSarabande (later reissued in expanded form by Prometheus and twinned with Poledouris's ''No Man's Land'')Land'').
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* ''Film/RedDawn1984'' (1984)

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* ''Film/RedDawn1984'' (1984)(1984) - this was the very first soundtrack album to be released by Intrada.



* ''[[Film/{{Cherry2000}} Cherry 2000]]'' (1987)

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* ''[[Film/{{Cherry2000}} Cherry 2000]]'' (1987)(1987) - this was the first CD Club release from VareseSarabande (later reissued in expanded form and twinned with Poledouris's ''No Man's Land'')
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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''Film/RoboCop'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''Film/RoboCop'' ''[=RoboCop=]'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.



* ''Franchise/{{RoboCop}}'' and ''Robocop 3'' (1987, 1993)

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* ''Film/HotShotsPartDeux'' (1993)

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his epic, symphonic scores, he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''Film/RoboCop'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome epic, symphonic scores, scores]], he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''Film/RoboCop'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.
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* ''Literature/LesMiserables'' (1998)

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* ''TheBlueLagoon'' and its sequel (1980, 1991)

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* ''Film/Cherry2000'' (1987)

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* ''Film/RoboCop'' and ''Robocop 3'' (1987, 1993)

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* ''Film/{{Cherry 2000}}'' (1987)

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* ''HarleyDavidsonAndTheMarlboroMan'' (1991)

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* ''CecilBDemented'' (2000) with his daughter Zoe Poledouris

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* ''LonesomeDove'' (1989)

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Basil Poledouris (1945-2006) was a Greek-American composer noted for producing the scores for some of the most popular movies of the modern era, including ''Film/RedDawn1984'', ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'', ''Film/FreeWilly'', ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' and ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''. Known for his epic, symphonic scores, he is frequently regarded as one of the best film composers of all time. Many of his work is famous in its own right, with his scores for ''Conan'' and ''Film/RoboCop'' (which featured men banging on ''anvils'') being particularly noteworthy.

!! List of scores composed by Basil Poledouris include:

* ''Big Wednesday'' (1978)
* ''TheBlueLagoon'' and its sequel (1980, 1991)
* ''Film/ConanTheBarbarian1982'' and its sequel (1982, 1984)
* ''Film/RedDawn1984'' (1984)
* ''Film/RoboCop'' and ''Robocop 3'' (1987, 1993)
* ''Film/{{Cherry 2000}}'' (1987)
* ''LonesomeDove'' (1989)
* ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober'' (1990)
* ''Film/QuigleyDownUnder'' (1990)
* ''HarleyDavidsonAndTheMarlboroMan'' (1991)
* ''Film/FreeWilly'' and its first sequel (1993, 1995)
* ''Film/OnDeadlyGround'' (1994)
* ''Film/SerialMom'' (1994)
* ''Film/TheJungleBook'' (1994)
* ''[[Film/UnderSiege Under Siege 2: Dark Territory]]'' (1995)
* ''Film/{{Breakdown}}'' (1997)
* ''Film/StarshipTroopers'' (1997)
* ''Literature/LesMiserables'' (1998)
* ''For Love Of The Game'' (1999)
* ''CecilBDemented'' (2000) with his daughter Zoe Poledouris
* ''[[Film/CrocodileDundee Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles]]'' (2001)
* ''The Legend Of Butch And Sundance'' (2004) - MadeForTVMovie and pilot for an unsold series; his final score.[[note]]This was shelved for two years, and received its first TV screening just a few months before he passed away.[[/note]]
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