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Fine Movie Classics - 04 April 25

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Hear music from a true blockbuster of a movie – in every way, - not just at the box-office. 100 costumiers, 200 workmen to make the friezes and statues, 200 camels, 2 500 horses, and some 10 00 extras made this a true epic. The score was also the longest at the time. Find out which film this applies to. There’s also music from “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Spartacus”.
4 Apr English South Africa TV & Film · Film History

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