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Article: Star Wars theme named Best Science Fiction Film Soundtrack of All Time.

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September 25, 2009
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London, Sept 25 (ANI): The theme from Star Wars has been voted as the best science fiction film soundtrack of all time in a new poll.

The original score from 1977 Star Wars film was composed by John Williams.

He has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Award and a Grammy Award for his work in all six Star Wars movies between 1977 and 2005.

The soundtrack from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, composed by James Horner, came second, followed by Vangelis' haunting electro soundtrack for Blade Runner at the third place.

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