
Sweet Sounds
Synopsis
This short documentary, shot in July 1976 at the Mannes College of Music on Manhattan's Upper East Side, marks the first collaboration between Merchant Ivory Films and composer Richard Robbins, who would go on to provide the musical scores for nearly all Merchant Ivory films. Later in 1976, 'Sweet Sounds' was shown at the New York and London Film Festivals. It was also broadcast on PBS.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Robbins
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Robbins
- Original Title
- Sweet Sounds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Robbins
Richard Robbins
Richard Pearce, Fred Murphy
Humphrey Dixon
Ismail Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Robbins
Director
Richard Pearce
Director of Photography
Richard Robbins
Writer
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sweet Sounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Sounds
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What is Sweet Sounds about?
This short documentary, shot in July 1976 at the Mannes College of Music on Manhattan's Upper East Side, marks the first collaboration between Merchant Ivory Films and composer Richard Robbins, who would go on to provide the musical scores for nearly all Merchant Ivory films. Later in 1976, 'Sweet Sounds' was shown at the New York and London Film Festivals. It was also broadcast on PBS.
Who directed Sweet Sounds?
Sweet Sounds was directed by Richard Robbins.
Who stars in Sweet Sounds?
The principal cast of Sweet Sounds includes Not specified.
When was Sweet Sounds released and how long is it?
Sweet Sounds was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 29m.


















