Directed by:
Vincente MinnelliScreenplay:
Charles SchneeCinematography:
Robert SurteesComposer:
David RaksinCast:
Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan, Gloria Grahame, Gilbert Roland, Leo G. Carroll, Vanessa Brown, Paul Stewart (more)Plots(1)
An egotistical producer, Jonathan Shields (Douglas), determined to prove himself the finest filmmaker of all, gladly steps all over those who helped him when he was starting out. Told from the perspective of three victims -- an actress (Turner), a writer (Powell), and a director (Sullivan). (official distributor synopsis)
Soundtracks
The Bad and the Beautiful / Laura
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Soundtrack Factory
Year: 2016
Format: CD
Length: 02:21:24
Notes: EU.
1. | Introduction (Main Title) | David Raksin | 01:24 |
2. | Jonathan Calling | David Raksin | 02:07 |
3. | Jonathan Calling, Part 2 | David Raksin | 01:26 |
4. | Fred | David Raksin | 01:21 |
5. | The House | David Raksin | 00:35 |
6. | Eighteen Years Ago | David Raksin | 01:42 |
7. | "Don't Blame Me (Extended Version)" - Peggy King | 02:06 | |
8. | Came The Dawn | David Raksin | 00:49 |
9. | Oh Yes He Is! | David Raksin | 01:05 |
10. | Busy As A B | David Raksin | 00:32 |
11. | The Dark | David Raksin | 00:41 |
12. | Hurry / Keep Hurrying | David Raksin | 01:16 |
13. | Cat People - Main And End Titles | David Raksin | 00:15 |
14. | Newsreel March | David Raksin | 00:17 |
15. | The Letdown (Extended Version) | David Raksin | 02:12 |
16. | The Far Away Mountain | David Raksin | 00:37 |
17. | Roland In Babylon | David Raksin | 00:39 |
18. | "Temptation" - Hadda Brooks | 02:05 | |
19. | Brief Holiday | David Raksin | 00:21 |
20. | The Betrayal | David Raksin | 01:56 |
21. | The Witch Goddess | David Raksin | 00:17 |
22. | Where Credit Is Due | David Raksin | 00:40 |
23. | Georgia | David Raksin | 01:28 |
24. | Two Very Early Hours | David Raksin | 00:24 |
25. | The Defeat | David Raksin | 00:35 |
26. | Almost Time, Parts 1 & 2 | David Raksin | 03:17 |
27. | Lonely Girl | David Raksin | 01:49 |
28. | Fall From Grace | David Raksin | 01:29 |
29. | Ilyich All Over / More Of Same (Outtakes) | David Raksin | 02:37 |
30. | Fourteen Wonderful Weeks | David Raksin | 00:59 |
31. | Smoke That Cigarette (Outtake) | David Raksin | 00:29 |
32. | Phrygian Wedding | David Raksin | 00:31 |
33. | The Premeer | David Raksin | 00:55 |
34. | Where You Are / We Are Not Alone (Extended Version) | David Raksin | 00:47 |
35. | Katharsis Indicated | David Raksin | 00:24 |
36. | Katharsis Achieved (Outtake) | David Raksin | 00:40 |
37. | James Lee's Narrative | David Raksin | 02:18 |
38. | California | David Raksin | 00:30 |
39. | I Started To Work / How Well Is Enough | David Raksin | 01:10 |
40. | I Started To Work / How Well Is Enough (Reprise) | David Raksin | 02:00 |
41. | Let's Get To Work | David Raksin | 00:27 |
42. | The Proud Land | David Raksin | 00:42 |
43. | She Wasted You | David Raksin | 00:35 |
44. | The Spellbinder (End Title) | David Raksin | 02:24 |
45. | Introduction (Main Title) (Alt. Version) | David Raksin | 01:58 |
46. | Introduction (Main Title) (Alt. Version #2) | David Raksin | 02:26 |
47. | "The Bad And The Beautiful" - Milt Jackson | David Raksin | 03:12 |
48. | "The Bad And The Beautiful" - Buddy Colette | David Raksin | 04:12 |
Laura / Forever Amber / The Bad and the Beautiful
Label: RCA Red Seal
Year: 2011
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 46:46
Notes: Remastered and reissue edition.
1. | SIDE A: LAURA: Laura | David Raksin | 05:52 |
2. | THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Main Title Theme: "Love Is For The Very Young" | David Raksin | 02:56 |
3. | The Acting Lesson | David Raksin | 02:46 |
4. | The Quickies And The Sneak Preview | David Raksin | 03:27 |
5. | Nocturne And Theme | David Raksin | 07:04 |
6. | FOREVER AMBER: Main Title: Amber | David Raksin | 03:57 |
7. | The King's Mistress | David Raksin | 03:25 |
8. | Whitefriars | David Raksin | 09:14 |
9. | The Great Fire | David Raksin | 03:59 |
10. | End Title: Forever Amber | David Raksin | 04:06 |
Laura / Forever Amber / The Bad and the Beautiful
Label: RCA Victor
Year: 1986
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 45:45
Notes: Reissue Edition.
1. | LAURA: Laura | David Raksin | 05:52 |
2. | FOREVER AMBER: Main Title: Amber | David Raksin | 03:57 |
3. | The King's Mistress | David Raksin | 03:25 |
4. | Whitefriars | David Raksin | 09:14 |
5. | The Great Fire | David Raksin | 03:59 |
6. | End Title: Forever Amber | David Raksin | 04:06 |
7. | THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Main Title Theme: "Love Is For The Very Young" | David Raksin | 02:56 |
8. | The Acting Lesson | David Raksin | 02:46 |
9. | The Quickies And The Sneak Preview | David Raksin | 02:26 |
10. | Nocturne And Theme | David Raksin | 07:04 |
Laura / The Bad and the Beautiful / Forever Amber
Label: RCA Red Seal
Year: 1976
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 46:56
1. | SIDE A: LAURA: Laura | David Raksin | 05:52 |
2. | THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Main Title Theme: "Love Is For The Very Young" / The Acting Lesson / The Quickies And The Sneak Preview / Nocturne And Theme | David Raksin | 16:15 |
3. | SIDE B: FOREVER AMBER: Main Title: Amber / The King's Mistress / Whitefriars / The Great Fire / End Title: Forever Amber | David Raksin | 24:49 |