Don’t Shoot the Composer
Synopsis
Far from an ordinary profile of Georges Delerue; it also serves as a calling card for Russell, whose work would define the 1970s as Delerue’s did in the 1960s. Opening with a sly work of pastiche, parodying the conventions of French noir, it goes on to encompass slapstick, verité scenes of the Delerue family and a harrowing montage of the Vietnam War.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Original Title
- Don’t Shoot the Composer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Gitta Zadek
Ken Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Gitta Zadek
Editor
Ken Russell
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Don’t Shoot the Composer.
More Like Don’t Shoot the Composer
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Don’t Shoot the Composer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don’t Shoot the Composer about?
Far from an ordinary profile of Georges Delerue; it also serves as a calling card for Russell, whose work would define the 1970s as Delerue’s did in the 1960s. Opening with a sly work of pastiche, parodying the conventions of French noir, it goes on to encompass slapstick, verité scenes of the Delerue family and a harrowing montage of the Vietnam War.
Who directed Don’t Shoot the Composer?
Don’t Shoot the Composer was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Don’t Shoot the Composer?
The principal cast of Don’t Shoot the Composer includes Georges Delerue, Ken Russell.
When was Don’t Shoot the Composer released and how long is it?
Don’t Shoot the Composer was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 51m.