Directed by:
Don SiegelCinematography:
Bruce SurteesComposer:
Elmer BernsteinCast:
John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, Hugh O'Brian, Bill McKinney, Harry Morgan, John Carradine, Sheree North, Rick Lenz (more)VOD (1)
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John Wayne, in his last film appearance, stars as famed gunfighter J.J. Brooks. After learning from Dr. Hostetler (James Stewart) that he's dying of stomach cancer and has no more than two months to live, he moves into a boarding house in Carson City run by Bond Rogers (Lauren Bacall) and her son, Gillom (Ron Howard), to die quietly. But when word gets around that the old gunslinger is in town, curiosity seekers come out of the woodwork to get a look, and the ridiculous local marshal (Henry Morgan) contemplates a showdown with the legend. Annoyed by the attention and realizing that if he waits long enough, he'll die in great pain, Brooks decides to seek out his enemies and go down with guns blazing. Yet he works to persuade the hero-worshiping Gillom to foreswear the life of violence he's led. (official distributor synopsis)
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The Shootist / The Sons of Katie Elder
Music from the Motion Picture
Label: La-La Land Records
Year: 2013
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 56:03
Notes: Limited edition.
1. | THE SHOOTIST: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 04:21 |
2. | D / Prognosis | Elmer Bernstein | 02:10 |
3. | Ride | Elmer Bernstein | 02:42 |
4. | Attack | Elmer Bernstein | 02:04 |
5. | Pain / Promise | Elmer Bernstein | 02:02 |
6. | Farewells | Elmer Bernstein | 02:47 |
7. | Sweeney | Elmer Bernstein | 01:08 |
8. | Shootout | Elmer Bernstein | 03:24 |
9. | Decision / Epilogue | Elmer Bernstein | 03:58 |
10. | THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 02:15 |
11. | Texas Is A Woman (Instrumental) | Elmer Bernstein | 01:11 |
12. | The Elders Fight | Elmer Bernstein | 01:56 |
13. | Dangerous Journey | Elmer Bernstein | 02:42 |
14. | Trouble In Town | Elmer Bernstein | 02:01 |
15. | Return To Town | Elmer Bernstein | 02:06 |
16. | "The Sons Of Katie Elder" - Johnny Cash | 02:31 | |
17. | Rebuked | Elmer Bernstein | 02:39 |
18. | Memories Of Clearwater | Elmer Bernstein | 02:33 |
19. | Sheriff Ambushed | Elmer Bernstein | 02:58 |
20. | Katie's Bible | Elmer Bernstein | 02:36 |
21. | Hastings Ranch | Elmer Bernstein | 02:13 |
22. | Texas Is A Woman (Narration By John Wayne) | Elmer Bernstein | 01:11 |
23. | "The Sons Of Katie Elder" - Ernie Sheldon | Elmer Bernstein | 02:35 |
True Grit
Elmer Bernstein Conducts his Classic Scores for the Films of John Wayne
Label: Varese Sarabande
Year: 2006
Country: USA
Format: CD, digital
Length: 01:17:46
Notes: New recording conducted by Elmer Bernstein.
1. | THE COMANCHEROS: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 01:42 |
2. | Escort | Elmer Bernstein | 03:25 |
3. | McBaine And The Prairie | Elmer Bernstein | 02:38 |
4. | Jake Surveys The Camp | Elmer Bernstein | 03:48 |
5. | Pursuit | Elmer Bernstein | 02:07 |
6. | Mexican Dance | Elmer Bernstein | 02:17 |
7. | Indian Attack | Elmer Bernstein | 03:12 |
8. | Finale | Elmer Bernstein | 01:07 |
9. | TRUE GRIT: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 01:44 |
10. | Rooster And Runaway | Elmer Bernstein | 02:57 |
11. | Bald Mountain | Elmer Bernstein | 04:34 |
12. | Pony Mine And Papa's Things | Elmer Bernstein | 02:12 |
13. | The Dying Moon | Elmer Bernstein | 03:12 |
14. | Big Trail | Elmer Bernstein | 01:56 |
15. | Sad Departure / The Pace That Kills | Elmer Bernstein | 03:03 |
16. | Warm Wrap-Up | Elmer Bernstein | 01:57 |
17. | THE SHOOTIST: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 03:20 |
18. | Ride | Elmer Bernstein | 02:39 |
19. | In The Fire | Elmer Bernstein | 02:59 |
20. | Epilogue | Elmer Bernstein | 03:38 |
21. | CAHILL: UNITED STATES MARSHAL: Necktie Party | Elmer Bernstein | 04:25 |
22. | Nocturne | Elmer Bernstein | 04:24 |
23. | BIG JAKE: Riders | Elmer Bernstein | 02:40 |
24. | Reunion | Elmer Bernstein | 02:14 |
25. | All Jake | Elmer Bernstein | 03:42 |
26. | Buzzards | Elmer Bernstein | 03:37 |
27. | Going Home - Finale | Elmer Bernstein | 02:17 |
True Grit
New Digital Recording of the Complete Score from the John Wayne Film
Label: Tadlow Music
Year: 2006
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 01:09:39
Notes: New recording conducted by James Fitzpatrick.
1. | TRUE GRIT: True Grit - Instrumental | Elmer Bernstein | 01:44 |
2. | A Dastardly Deed / A Stiff Job | Elmer Bernstein | 02:16 |
3. | Businesslike Mattie / Papa's Things | Elmer Bernstein | 02:02 |
4. | Pony Mine / Rooster And Le Boeuf / Runaway Races Away | Elmer Bernstein | 04:07 |
5. | Chase / On Their Way | Elmer Bernstein | 01:47 |
6. | The Big Trail | Elmer Bernstein | 01:10 |
7. | Where There Is Smoke / The Dying Moon | Elmer Bernstein | 04:16 |
8. | Preparation Dugout / Dugout Stakeout / Shots Galore! | Elmer Bernstein | 05:28 |
9. | Ruffled Rooster | Elmer Bernstein | 01:42 |
10. | Bouncing Into Danger / Over Bald Mountain | Elmer Bernstein | 04:20 |
11. | Rooster In The Meadow / Meadow Fight / A Long Shot | Elmer Bernstein | 03:26 |
12. | The Snake Pit / The Lift Out / Sad Departure | Elmer Bernstein | 06:44 |
13. | The Pace That Kills / A Ride for Life | Elmer Bernstein | 03:01 |
14. | A Warm Wrap-Up | Elmer Bernstein | 01:56 |
15. | End Credits | Elmer Bernstein | 00:55 |
16. | "True Grit" - Keith Ferreira | Elmer Bernstein | 01:49 |
17. | THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER: Concert Suite | Elmer Bernstein | 04:18 |
18. | THE SHOOTIST: Opening Sequence | Elmer Bernstein | 03:12 |
19. | THE COMANCHEROS: McBain / Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 02:40 |
20. | CAHILL U.S. MARSHAL: Necktie Party | Elmer Bernstein | 04:06 |
21. | BIG JAKE: Concert Suite | Elmer Bernstein | 06:45 |
22. | TRUE GRIT: True Grit - Instrumental (first orchestration) | Elmer Bernstein | 01:55 |
John Wayne 2
Digital Premiere Recordings from the Films of
Label: Varèse Sarabande
Year: 1994
Country: Japan
Format: CD
Length: 35:18
1. | THE SHOOTIST: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 03:16 |
2. | Ride | Elmer Bernstein | 02:36 |
3. | In The Fire | Elmer Bernstein | 02:57 |
4. | Epilogue | Elmer Bernstein | 03:32 |
5. | CAHILL U.S. MARSHAL: Necktie Party | Elmer Bernstein | 04:22 |
6. | Nocturne | Elmer Bernstein | 04:18 |
7. | BIG JAKE: Riders | Elmer Bernstein | 02:37 |
8. | Reunion | Elmer Bernstein | 02:11 |
9. | All Jake | Elmer Bernstein | 03:40 |
10. | Buzzards | Elmer Bernstein | 03:34 |
11. | Going Home - Finale | Elmer Bernstein | 02:15 |
John Wayne: Volume Two
Premiere Recording for the Films
Label: Varèse Sarabande Records
Year: 1986
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 35:58
1. | SIDE A: THE SHOOTIST: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 03:21 |
2. | Ride | Elmer Bernstein | 02:39 |
3. | In The Fire | Elmer Bernstein | 02:59 |
4. | Epilogue | Elmer Bernstein | 03:38 |
5. | CAHILL U.S. MARSHAL: Necktie Party | Elmer Bernstein | 04:25 |
6. | Nocturne | Elmer Bernstein | 04:24 |
7. | SIDE B: BIG JAKE: Riders | Elmer Bernstein | 02:40 |
8. | Reunion | Elmer Bernstein | 02:14 |
9. | All Jake | Elmer Bernstein | 03:42 |
10. | Buzzards | Elmer Bernstein | 03:37 |
11. | Going Home - Finale | Elmer Bernstein | 02:19 |
John Wayne: Volume Two
Digital Premiere Recording for the Films
Label: Varèse Sarabande Digital
Year: 1986
Country: USA
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: THE SHOOTIST: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | |
2. | Ride | Elmer Bernstein | |
3. | In The Fire | Elmer Bernstein | |
4. | Epilogue | Elmer Bernstein | |
5. | CAHILL U.S. MARSHAL: Necktie Party | Elmer Bernstein | |
6. | Nocturne | Elmer Bernstein | |
7. | SIDE B: BIG JAKE: Riders | Elmer Bernstein | |
8. | Reunion | Elmer Bernstein | |
9. | All Jake | Elmer Bernstein | |
10. | Buzzards | Elmer Bernstein | |
11. | Going Home - Finale | Elmer Bernstein |
The Shootist / Big Jake / Cahill, United States Marshall
Digital Premiere Recording for the Films of John Wayne - Volume Two
Label: Varese Sarabande
Year: 1986
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 35:18
Notes: New recording conducted by Elmer Bernstein.
1. | THE SHOOTIST: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 03:16 |
2. | Ride | Elmer Bernstein | 02:36 |
3. | In The Fire | Elmer Bernstein | 02:57 |
4. | Epilogue | Elmer Bernstein | 03:32 |
5. | CAHILL U.S. MARSHAL: Necktie Party | Elmer Bernstein | 04:22 |
6. | Nocturne | Elmer Bernstein | 04:18 |
7. | BIG JAKE: Riders | Elmer Bernstein | 02:37 |
8. | Reunion | Elmer Bernstein | 02:11 |
9. | All Jake | Elmer Bernstein | 03:40 |
10. | Buzzards | Elmer Bernstein | 03:34 |
11. | Going Home - Finale | Elmer Bernstein | 02:15 |