The Telegraph is reporting that Sir Peter Maxwell Davies is set to compose the score for the upcoming historical drama The Great Getaway. The film is directed by Robbie Moffat and will star Peter Mullan and Brendan Gleeson. The movie tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charles aka Charles Edward Stuart, grandson of deposed James II who flew to the Islas after crushing defeat at Culloden. Muffat is also writing the screenplay and Mairi Sutherland is producing the Palm Tree Universal production. The drama will mark Davies’ first film score since 1971’s The Devils directed by Ken Russell and starring Oliver Reed & Vanessa Redgrave. The composer is best known for his classical music and has named Master of the Queen’s Music in 2004. The Great Getaway is scheduled to start shooting this summer and is expected to premiere in 2016.
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies to Score ‘The Great Getaway’
Posted: May 2, 2015 by filmmusicreporter in Film Scoring AssignmentsTags: Peter Maxwell Davies, The Great Getaway
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