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Francis Lai

Bio: Francis Albert Lai (26 April 1932 – 7 November 2018) was a French composer, noted for his film scores. He won the 1970 Oscar for Best Music, Original Score and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for the film Love Story
Born: Tue, Apr 26 1932
Birthplace: Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France

Death: Wed, Nov 07 2018
Francis Lai is 86 years old
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Poster of Shoot to Live
Shoot to Live
Francis Lai would have been no older than 86 in Shoot to Live as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 2022
Poster of The Best Years of a Life
The Best Years of a Life
Francis Lai would have been no older than 86 in The Best Years of a Life as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 2019
Poster of Everyone's Life
Everyone's Life
Francis Lai was 84 in Everyone's Life as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 2017
Poster of Un + une
Un + une
Francis Lai was 83 in Un + une as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 2015
Poster of We Love You, You Bastard
We Love You, You Bastard
Francis Lai was 81 in We Love You, You Bastard as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 2014
Poster of D'un film à l'autre
D'un film à l'autre
Francis Lai was 78 in D'un film à l'autre as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 2011
Poster of What War May Bring
What War May Bring
Francis Lai was 78 in What War May Bring as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 2010
Poster of Amore e libertà - Masaniello
Amore e libertà - Masaniello
Francis Lai was 74 in Amore e libertà - Masaniello as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 2006
Poster of The Courage to Love
The Courage to Love
Francis Lai was 73 in The Courage to Love as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 2005
Poster of Plastic Tree
Plastic Tree
Francis Lai was 71 in Plastic Tree as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 2003
Poster of Panorama: The Wonderland Club
Panorama: The Wonderland Club
Francis Lai was 68 in Panorama: The Wonderland Club as 'Music Arranger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 11 2001
Poster of Chance or Coincidence
Chance or Coincidence
Francis Lai was 66 in Chance or Coincidence as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1998
Poster of Panorama: Defend the Children
Panorama: Defend the Children
Francis Lai was 66 in Panorama: Defend the Children as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1998
Poster of Men, Women: A User's Manual
Men, Women: A User's Manual
Francis Lai was 64 in Men, Women: A User's Manual as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1996
Poster of Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Francis Lai was 62 in Les Miserables as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of All That... for This?!
All That... for This?!
Francis Lai was 61 in All That... for This?! as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1993
Poster of Le Voleur et la menteuse
Le Voleur et la menteuse
Francis Lai was 60 in Le Voleur et la menteuse as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Stranger in the House
Stranger in the House
Francis Lai was 60 in Stranger in the House as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of The Beautiful Story
The Beautiful Story
Francis Lai was 59 in The Beautiful Story as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1992
Poster of Gayniggers from Outer Space
Gayniggers from Outer Space
Francis Lai was 59 in Gayniggers from Outer Space as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Les clés du Paradis
Les clés du Paradis
Francis Lai was 59 in Les clés du Paradis as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1991
Poster of I'll Be Going Now
I'll Be Going Now
Francis Lai was 58 in I'll Be Going Now as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1991
Poster of The Passion of Bernadette
The Passion of Bernadette
Francis Lai was 58 in The Passion of Bernadette as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1990
Poster of There Were Days... and Moons
There Were Days... and Moons
Francis Lai was 57 in There Were Days... and Moons as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1990
Poster of My New Partner II
My New Partner II
Francis Lai was 57 in My New Partner II as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1990
Poster of Too Beautiful for You
Too Beautiful for You
Francis Lai was 57 in Too Beautiful for You as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1989
Poster of Itinerary of a Spoiled Child
Itinerary of a Spoiled Child
Francis Lai was 56 in Itinerary of a Spoiled Child as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1988
Poster of Bernadette
Bernadette
Francis Lai was 55 in Bernadette as 'Original Music Composer, Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1988
Poster of Keys to Freedom
Keys to Freedom
Francis Lai was 55 in Keys to Freedom as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Bandits
Bandits
Francis Lai was 55 in Bandits as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1987
Poster of Dark Eyes
Dark Eyes
Francis Lai was 54 in Dark Eyes as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1987
Poster of A Man and a Woman: 20 Years Later
A Man and a Woman: 20 Years Later
Francis Lai was 54 in A Man and a Woman: 20 Years Later as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1986
Poster of AIDS: Love in Danger
AIDS: Love in Danger
Francis Lai was 53 in AIDS: Love in Danger as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1985
Poster of Marie: A True Story
Marie: A True Story
Francis Lai was 53 in Marie: A True Story as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of No More God, No More Love
No More God, No More Love
Francis Lai was 52 in No More God, No More Love as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1985
Poster of I Believe in Santa Claus
I Believe in Santa Claus
Francis Lai was 52 in I Believe in Santa Claus as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1984
Poster of My New Partner
My New Partner
Francis Lai was 52 in My New Partner as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1984
Poster of Dog Day
Dog Day
Francis Lai was 51 in Dog Day as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 10 1984
Poster of Wunderland
Wunderland
Francis Lai was 51 in Wunderland as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1983
Poster of Salut la puce
Salut la puce
Francis Lai was 50 in Salut la puce as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 1983
Poster of Edith and Marcel
Edith and Marcel
Francis Lai was 50 in Edith and Marcel as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Madame Claude 2
Madame Claude 2
Francis Lai was 49 in Madame Claude 2 as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1981
Poster of Bolero: Dance of Life
Bolero: Dance of Life
Francis Lai was 49 in Bolero: Dance of Life as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1981
Poster of Beyond the Reef
Beyond the Reef
Francis Lai was 47 in Beyond the Reef as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1979
Poster of Us Two
Us Two
Francis Lai was 47 in Us Two as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1979
Poster of International Velvet
International Velvet
Francis Lai was 46 in International Velvet as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1978
Poster of Robert et Robert
Robert et Robert
Francis Lai was 46 in Robert et Robert as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 1978
Poster of Boarding School
Boarding School
Francis Lai was 45 in Boarding School as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1978
Poster of Widows' Nest
Widows' Nest
Francis Lai was 45 in Widows' Nest as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of Another Man, Another Chance
Another Man, Another Chance
Francis Lai was 45 in Another Man, Another Chance as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of Bilitis
Bilitis
Francis Lai was 44 in Bilitis as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 1977
Poster of Lost Soul
Lost Soul
Francis Lai was 44 in Lost Soul as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 1977
Poster of Türkiye
Türkiye
Francis Lai was 44 in Türkiye as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1977
Poster of The Body of My Enemy
The Body of My Enemy
Francis Lai was 44 in The Body of My Enemy as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 1976
Poster of The Good and the Bad
The Good and the Bad
Francis Lai was 43 in The Good and the Bad as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 1976
Poster of Striptease
Striptease
Francis Lai was 43 in Striptease as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman
Francis Lai was 43 in Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1975
Poster of The Baby Sitter
The Baby Sitter
Francis Lai was 43 in The Baby Sitter as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1975
Poster of Cat and Mouse
Cat and Mouse
Francis Lai was 43 in Cat and Mouse as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1975
Poster of Marriage
Marriage
Francis Lai was 42 in Marriage as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1974
Poster of Child Under A Leaf
Child Under A Leaf
Francis Lai was 42 in Child Under A Leaf as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1974
Poster of The Sex Symbol
The Sex Symbol
Francis Lai was 42 in The Sex Symbol as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1974
Poster of And Now My Love
And Now My Love
Francis Lai was 42 in And Now My Love as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1974
Poster of Visit to a Chief's Son
Visit to a Chief's Son
Francis Lai was 41 in Visit to a Chief's Son as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1974
Poster of Par le sang des autres
Par le sang des autres
Francis Lai was 41 in Par le sang des autres as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1974
Poster of Un amour de pluie
Un amour de pluie
Francis Lai was 41 in Un amour de pluie as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1974
Poster of Reigen
Reigen
Francis Lai was 41 in Reigen as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1973
Poster of Happy New Year
Happy New Year
Francis Lai was 40 in Happy New Year as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1973
Poster of Killing in the Sun
Killing in the Sun
Francis Lai was 40 in Killing in the Sun as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1973
Poster of Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb
Francis Lai was 40 in Tom Thumb as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1972
Poster of And Hope to Die
And Hope to Die
Francis Lai was 40 in And Hope to Die as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of Dust in the Sun
Dust in the Sun
Francis Lai was 40 in Dust in the Sun as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1972
Poster of Money Money Money
Money Money Money
Francis Lai was 40 in Money Money Money as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1972
Poster of The Legend of Frenchie King
The Legend of Frenchie King
Francis Lai was 39 in The Legend of Frenchie King as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1971
Poster of Smic, Smac, Smoc
Smic, Smac, Smoc
Francis Lai was 39 in Smic, Smac, Smoc as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1971
Poster of Iran
Iran
Francis Lai was 38 in Iran as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Love Story
Love Story
Francis Lai was 38 in Love Story as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Crook
The Crook
Francis Lai was 38 in The Crook as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1970
Poster of Berlin Affair
Berlin Affair
Francis Lai was 38 in Berlin Affair as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1970
Poster of The Games
The Games
Francis Lai was 38 in The Games as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1970
Poster of The Modification
The Modification
Francis Lai was 38 in The Modification as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1970
Poster of Hello-Goodbye
Hello-Goodbye
Francis Lai was 38 in Hello-Goodbye as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 12 1970
Poster of Eyes Full of Sun
Eyes Full of Sun
Francis Lai was 37 in Eyes Full of Sun as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1970
Poster of Rider on the Rain
Rider on the Rain
Francis Lai was 37 in Rider on the Rain as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 21 1970
Poster of Love Is a Funny Thing
Love Is a Funny Thing
Francis Lai was 37 in Love Is a Funny Thing as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1969
Poster of 3 Into 2 Won't Go
3 Into 2 Won't Go
Francis Lai was 37 in 3 Into 2 Won't Go as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1969
Poster of Life Love Death
Life Love Death
Francis Lai was 36 in Life Love Death as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1969
Poster of Hannibal Brooks
Hannibal Brooks
Francis Lai was 36 in Hannibal Brooks as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1969
Poster of Snows of Grenoble
Snows of Grenoble
Francis Lai was 36 in Snows of Grenoble as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1968
Poster of Tender Moment
Tender Moment
Francis Lai was 36 in Tender Moment as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1968
Poster of Mayerling
Mayerling
Francis Lai was 36 in Mayerling as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1968
Poster of 13 Days in France
13 Days in France
Francis Lai was 36 in 13 Days in France as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1968
Poster of House of Cards
House of Cards
Francis Lai was 36 in House of Cards as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 16 1968
Poster of The Golden Claws of the Cat Girl
The Golden Claws of the Cat Girl
Francis Lai was 35 in The Golden Claws of the Cat Girl as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1968
Poster of I'll Never Forget What's'isname
I'll Never Forget What's'isname
Francis Lai was 35 in I'll Never Forget What's'isname as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1967
Poster of Live for Life
Live for Life
Francis Lai was 35 in Live for Life as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1967
Poster of My Love, My Love
My Love, My Love
Francis Lai was 35 in My Love, My Love as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1967
Poster of Action Man
Action Man
Francis Lai was 35 in Action Man as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1967
Poster of A Man and a Woman
A Man and a Woman
Francis Lai was 34 in A Man and a Woman as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1966
Poster of Fragilité, ton nom est femme
Fragilité, ton nom est femme
Francis Lai was 32 in Fragilité, ton nom est femme as 'Original Music Composer, Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Astrolab 22
Astrolab 22
Francis Lai was 52+ in Astrolab 22 as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Das Traumschiff
Das Traumschiff
Francis Lai was 49+ in Das Traumschiff as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 22 1981