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Henry Mancin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music[edit]

The original score was composed by Henry Mancini. He and Johnny Mercer wrote the title tune, as well as "Whistling Away the Dark". Songs from the era were performed in the film, including "It's a Long Way to Tipperary", "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag", "Keep the Home Fires Burning", and "Mademoiselle from Armentieres".

Awards and honors[edit]

Despite being a financial failure, the film did garner important awards and nominations and was a modest success with critics.

Academy Awards[edit]

The song "Whistling Away the Dark", music by Henry Mancini, lyrics by Johnny Mercer, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. It was performed by Julie Andrews at the beginning of the film, pre-credits, and reprised at the end.

The film was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design (Jack Bear and Donald Brooks) and the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

 

 

Directed by	Blake Edwards
Produced by	Blake Edwards
Written by	William Peter Blatty Blake Edwards
Starring	Julie Andrews Rock Hudson Gloria Paul
Music by	Henry Mancini Johnny Mercer (lyrics)
Cinematography	Russell Harlan
Edited by	Peter Zinner
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date(s)	June 24, 1970 (1970-06-24)
Running time	136 minutes 107 min (director's cut) 190 min (original roadshow release)
Country	United States
Language	English