Jerry Goldsmith collaborated with directors.
Howard Winchester Hawks ( May 30 , 1896December 26 , 1977 ) was an American film director , producer and screenwriter of the classic Hollywood era . Jerry Goldsmith . He collaborated with some of film history 's most accomplished directors , including Robert Wise , Howard Hawks , Otto Preminger , Joe Dante , Richard Donner , Roman Polanski , Ridley Scott , Michael Winner , Steven Spielberg , Paul Verhoeven , and Franklin J. Schaffner . Joseph James `` Joe '' Dante , Jr. ( [ ˈdɑːnteɪ ] born November 28 , 1946 ) is an American film director , producer , editor and actor . Robert Michael Winner ( 30 October 1935 -- 21 January 2013 ) was an English film director and producer , and a restaurant critic for The Sunday Times . Paul Verhoeven ( [ ˈpʌu̯l vərˈɦuvə ( n ) ] ; born 18 July 1938 ) is a Dutch film director , film producer , television director , television producer , and screenwriter .