This essay represents the first organic study
about Jerry Goldsmith (1929-2004), an emblematic
American film composer from the second half of
20th century. His personality is examined within
the cinematic production system in which he
operated for about fifty years, collaborating with
directors like John Huston, John Frankenheimer,
Franklin J.Schaffner, Roman Polanski, Joe Dante,
Richard Donner, Paul Verhoeven and many others.
He won the Academy Award in 1976 for ÒThe OmenÓ.