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The End of Violence (1997) -- A haunting meditation on the causes and effects, the uses and abuses of violence in life and art.
Buena Vista Social Club (1999) -- Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who travelled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of ext
Buena Vista Social Club (1999) -- Legends of Cuban music perform with Ry Cooder in this lively documentary. Combining fabulous performance footage with intimate profiles, this rollicking, music-filled film is essential for world beat fans.

Overview

Mini Biography:
Born in Santa Monica, Ca., Ry Cooder, at the age of four had an accident... more
Trivia:
Inspired Duane Allman to learn how to play slide guitar. more
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Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
51st Grammys: Jennifer Hudson Won Best R 'n' B Album
 (From Aceshowbiz. 8 February 2009, 5:38 PM, PST)

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Filmography

Soundtrack:
  1. Lokakuun valoa (2009) (TV) (performer: "Bodas de oro")
  2. Charlie Wilson's War (2007) (arranger: "THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE")
  3. "Parashat Ha-Shavua" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Toldot (2006) TV episode (performer: "María Elena")
  4. The Big Bounce (2004) (performer: "Patricia")
  5. "Shabatot VeHagim" (1 episode, 2003)
        - Texas: Part 2 (2003) TV episode (writer: "Paris, Texas") (performer: "Paris, Texas")
  6. L'auberge espagnole (2002) (performer: "Aï Du")
    ... aka Pot Luck (Canada: English title) (UK)
    ... aka Euro Pudding (International: English title)
    ... aka L'auberge espagnole (USA)
    ... aka The Spanish Apartment (USA)
    ... aka Una casa de locos (Spain)
  7. Unfaithful (2002) (performer: "Ai Du" (1994))
    ... aka Infidèle (France)
    ... aka Untreu (Germany)
  8. Night at the Golden Eagle (2002) (writer: "Across the Borderline")
  9. One Hour Photo (2002) (writer: "African Queen") (performer: "African Queen")

  10. A Civil Action (1998) (lyrics: "Hard Workin' Man" (1978))
  11. Besieged (1998) (performer: "Diaraby") (producer: "Diaraby")
    ... aka L'assedio (Italy)
    ... aka The Siege (Canada: English title)
  12. Phoenix (1998) (performer: "I Can't Win")
  13. Primary Colors (1998) (writer: "HAPPY MEETING IN GLORY", "JERICHO BLUES", "WIDE SKY") (performer: "HAPPY MEETING IN GLORY", "JERICHO BLUES")
    ... aka Mit aller Macht (Germany)
    ... aka Perfect Couple (Japan: English title)
    ... aka Primary Colors (France)
  14. Addicted to Love (1997) (performer: "Soukora")
    ... aka Forlorn
  15. The End of Violence (1997) (writer: Score Contains a Four Bar Sample) (performer: Score Contains a Four Bar Sample)
    ... aka Am Ende der Gewalt (Germany: informal literal title)
    ... aka Am.Ende.der.Gew@lt. (Germany)
  16. Super Speedway (1997) (writer: "Highway 23", "Bomber Bash", "Sunny's Tune") (performer: "Highway 23", "Bomber Bash")
    ... aka Super Speedway: The Ride
  17. Last Man Standing (1996/I) (performer: "How Long, How Long Blues", "You Got To Reap What You Sow", "Denver Blues", "Bumble Bee Blues")
  18. Irma Vep (1996) (performer: "Soukora")
  19. Dead Man Walking (1995) (performer: "Isa Lei") (producer: "In Your Mind")
  20. Cadillac Man (1990) (writer: "TATTLER") (performer: "TATTLER")

  21. Steel Magnolias (1989) (writer: "I GOT MINE") (performer: "I GOT MINE")
  22. Cocktail (1988) (producer: "All Shook Up")
  23. Extreme Prejudice (1987) (producer: "LA CHANCLA", "AY JALISCO NO TE RAJES", "QUE TE VAYA BONITO", "PERO HAY QUE TRISTE", "A TOTONILCO", "LA FERIA DE LAS FLORES", "POR UN AMOR", "RELAMPAGO", "LAS GOLONDRINAS")
  24. Blue City (1986) (performer: "Blue City Down", "Don't Take Your Guns To Town")
  25. Crossroads (1986) (writer: "WILLIE BROWN BLUES", "FEELIN' BAD BLUES", "BUTLER'S BAG", "HEAD CUTTIN' DUEL", "WALKIN' BLUES") (performer: "CROSS ROADS", "WILLIE BROWN BLUES", "FEELIN' BAD BLUES", "BUTLER'S BAG", "HEAD CUTTIN' DUEL", "WALKIN' BLUES")
  26. Brewster's Millions (1985) (music: "In the Nick of Time")
  27. Alamo Bay (1985) ("Too Close")
  28. Streets of Fire (1984) (writer: "HOLD THAT SNAKE", "YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED") (producer: "GET OUT OF DENVER", "HOLD THAT SNAKE", "YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED", "FIRST LOVE FIRST TEARS", "RUMBLE")
  29. "Knight Rider" (2 episodes, 1983)
        - Short Notice (1983) TV episode (writer: "Skin Game")
        - Hearts of Stone (1983) TV episode (writer: "Skin Game")
  30. The Border (1982) (writer: "Across the Borderline", "Too Late", "Skin Game")
  31. The Long Riders (1980) (arranger: "Hold to God's Unchanging Hand" (uncredited))

  32. Goin' South (1978) (performer: "Available Space")
  33. Blue Collar (1978) (lyrics: "Hard Workin Man")
  34. Performance (1970) ("The Hashishin")
Composer:
  1. The New Haven Raids (2007)
  2. My Blueberry Nights (2007)
  3. Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story (2003)

  4. Primary Colors (1998)
    ... aka Mit aller Macht (Germany)
    ... aka Perfect Couple (Japan: English title)
    ... aka Primary Colors (France)
  5. The End of Violence (1997)
    ... aka Am Ende der Gewalt (Germany: informal literal title)
    ... aka Am.Ende.der.Gew@lt. (Germany)
  6. Last Man Standing (1996/I)
  7. Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
  8. Trespass (1992)
    ... aka Looters

  9. Johnny Handsome (1989)
  10. "Tales from the Crypt" (1 episode, 1989)
    ... aka "HBO's Tales from the Crypt"
        - The Man Who Was Death (1989) TV episode
  11. Blue City (1986)
  12. Crossroads (1986)
  13. "Tall Tales and Legends" (1 episode, 1985)
    ... aka "Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales and Legends" (USA: complete title)
        - Annie Oakley (1985) TV episode
  14. Brewster's Millions (1985)
  15. Alamo Bay (1985)
  16. Streets of Fire (1984)
  17. Paris, Texas (1984)
    ... aka Paris, Texas (West Germany)
  18. The Border (1982)
  19. Southern Comfort (1981)
  20. The Long Riders (1980) (music composed by)
Music Department:
  1. "P.O.V." (music: performer) (1 episode, 2008)
        - Calavera Highway (2008) TV episode (music: performer)
  2. My Blueberry Nights (2007) (musician: guitar)
  3. My Journey Home (2004) (TV) (musician)
  4. Unfaithful (2002) (musician: "Ai Du")
    ... aka Infidèle (France)
    ... aka Untreu (Germany)

  5. Buena Vista Social Club (1999) (music mixer) (music recordist)
    ... aka Buena Vista Social Club (France)
  6. Last Man Standing (1996/I) (musician: guitars)
  7. Dead Man Walking (1995) (music producer: songs) (musician: additional guitar)
  8. Trespass (1992) (scoring musician)
    ... aka Looters

  9. Extreme Prejudice (1987) (source music producer)
  10. Southern Comfort (1981) (musician: guitar)
  11. The Long Riders (1980) (music arranged by) (musician)

  12. Goin' South (1978) (musician: "Available Space")
  13. Blue Collar (1978) (special musical arrangements)
  14. Performance (1970) (musician)
Actor:
  1. The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True (1995) (TV)
    ... aka The Wizard of Oz in Concert (USA: short title)

  2. The Long Riders (1980) (uncredited) .... Musician
Thanks:
  1. "Frontline" (special thanks) (1 episode, 2002)
        - An Ordinary Crime (2002) TV episode (special thanks)

  2. Dead Man Walking (1995) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. Talking Guitars (2007) .... Himself
  2. Mississippi Rising (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  3. "Later with Jools Holland" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka "A Little Later" (USA: cut version)
        - Episode #25.1 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "Breakfast" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 10 May 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  5. John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me (2004) (V) .... Himself
  6. Warren Zevon: Keep Me in Your Heart (2003) (TV) .... Himself

  7. Buena Vista Social Club (1999) .... Himself
    ... aka Buena Vista Social Club (France)
  8. The Great Music Experience (1994) (TV) .... Himself

  9. Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball (1988) .... Himself
  10. Randy Newman: Live at the Odeon (1982) (TV) .... Himself

  11. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1976)
    ... aka "NBC's Saturday Night" (USA: complete title)
    ... aka "SNL 25" (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka "SNL" (USA: informal title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live '80" (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 15" (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 20" (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 25" (USA: twentiefifth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night" (USA: first season title)
        - Dick Cavett/Ry Cooder (1976) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest

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