Leslie Bricusse
English composer, lyricist and playwright (1931-2021) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 90
Leslie Charles Bricusse was a British composer, lyricist, and playwright who worked on theatre musicals and wrote theme music for films.
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Anthony Newley Duets: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Roger Moore Leslie wrote Sunday Lovers and Bullseye!- Roy Kinnear Leslie produced Scrooge (1970)
Gene Wilder Leslie wrote Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Alec Guinness Leslie produced Scrooge (1970)
Albert Finney Leslie produced Scrooge (1970)
Edith Evans Leslie produced Scrooge (1970)
Denholm Elliott Leslie wrote Sunday Lovers (1980)
Richard Fleischer Directed Doctor Dolittle (1967)
Michael Winner Directed Bullseye! (1990)
Kenneth More Leslie produced Scrooge (1970)
Priscilla Barnes Leslie wrote Sunday Lovers (1980)- Gordon Jackson Leslie produced Scrooge (1970)
- Kay Walsh Leslie produced Scrooge (1970)
- Arthur P. Jacobs Produced Doctor Dolittle (1967)
Laurence Naismith Leslie produced Scrooge (1970)- David L. Wolper Produced Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
- Jack Hedley Leslie wrote Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1970)
- Eric Barker Leslie wrote Bachelor of Hearts (1958)
Sidney Hayers Directed Three Hats for Lisa (1965)- Wolf Rilla Directed Bachelor of Hearts (1958)
David Collings Leslie produced Scrooge (1970)
Max Bygraves Leslie produced Charley Moon (1956)
Philip Saville Directed Stop the World: I Want to Get Off (1966)
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He was best known for writing the music and lyrics for the films Doctor Dolittle; Goodbye, Mr. Chips; Scrooge; Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory; Tom and Jerry: The Movie; the titular James Bond film songs "Goldfinger" and "You Only Live Twice"; "Can You Read My Mind? " from Superman; and "Le Jazz Hot!" from Victor/Victoria.
