Harry Potter And The Sorcerers - Stone (2001)

The iconic score, including "Hedwig's Theme" , was composed by John Williams . Core Cast

The film featured a strict "British-only" casting edict insisted upon by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (2001)

Chris Columbus (selected over directors like Steven Spielberg). The iconic score, including "Hedwig's Theme" , was

Released in 2001, (titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone outside the US) is the first installment in the Harry Potter film series , directed by Chris Columbus and based on J.K. Rowling's 1997 novel. The film follows an orphaned boy who discovers his magical heritage on his 11th birthday and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he must stop a plot to steal a stone that grants immortality. Film Production & Release Details The iconic score