Piero Umiliani did the score for this strange film that was one of Buster Keaton's last -- and as you can imagine by the title, it's got a bit of a military theme! That theme is also touched heavily with Keaton's comedy -- and Umiliani's score responds, coming up with numbers that are a mix of parody marches, campy action themes, and a few more contemplative numbers. The overall style is certainly straighter than most of Umiliani's other work from the time, but it's still quite well-conceived -- and almost has the feel of an Italian soundtrack from a generation before. Titles include "Dedicato A Buster", "Dopo La Battaglia", "Arrivano I Marines", "Marcia Del Generale", "Marcetta Swing", and "I Due Marines". (Newly remastered edition.)
Due Marines E Un Generale [Piero Umiliani] ( Cinevox Records 1966)
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