Intrada Records has announced a new soundtrack album for the 1986 sci-fi adventure comedy Howard the Duck directed by Willard Huyck and starring Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones and Tim Robbins. The 3-CD set features the expanded original music from the Lucasfilm production composed and conducted by John Barry (Goldfinger, Out of Africa, Dances with Wolves). Also included is additional music by Sylvester Levay (Hot Shots!, Cobra), as well as the movie’s original songs produced by Thomas Dolby. Visit the label’s official website for the full album details and to order the soundtrack.
The label has also announced a new soundtrack for the 1964 war drama King Rat directed by Bryan Forbes and starring George Segal, Tom Courtenay, James Fox, Denholm Elliott, Todd Armstrong and Patrick O’Neal. John Barry has composed the original music for the Columbia Pictures production. The album features the world premiere release of the composer’s complete score, as well as a remastered version of the 1965 re-recorded original soundtrack album. Visit Intrada’s online store for the full album details and to order the CD.