Directed by:
Cy EndfieldCinematography:
Wilkie CooperComposer:
Bernard HerrmannCast:
Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Herbert Lom, Gary Merrill, Percy Herbert, Beth Rogan, Dan JacksonVOD (2)
Plots(1)
This fantasy adventure is based on the 1870 novel by Jules Verne. A small, motley group of soldiers and civilians flee the 1865 siege of Richmond via a hot air balloon, and end up on an isolated island crawling with over-sized crabs, birds, and bees. Even more astonishing, they discover three other humans inhabiting the island: two shipwrecked women and the illustrious, long-lost Captain Nemo. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
Mysterious Island
Film Score 1961
Label: Classic Film Scores
Year:
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 42:11
1. | Fanfare | Bernard Herrmann | 00:38 |
2. | Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:27 |
3. | Civil War | Bernard Herrmann | 01:04 |
4. | Escape To The Clouds | Bernard Herrmann | 08:01 |
5. | The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:17 |
6. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 02:52 |
7. | The Granite House | Bernard Herrmann | 04:19 |
8. | The Phorarhacos | Bernard Herrmann | 03:23 |
9. | Pirates | Bernard Herrmann | 03:14 |
10. | Nemo / The Grotto | Bernard Herrmann | 01:56 |
11. | The Cephalopod | Bernard Herrmann | 04:13 |
12. | Escape From The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:47 |
Mysterious Island: The Fantastic World of Bernard Herrmann
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Red Bitch Music
Year: 2013
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 01:04:40
1. | MYSTERIOUS ISLAND: Fanfare | Bernard Herrmann | 00:38 |
2. | Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:27 |
3. | Civil War | Bernard Herrmann | 01:04 |
4. | Escape To The Clouds | Bernard Herrmann | 08:01 |
5. | The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:17 |
6. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 02:52 |
7. | The Granite House | Bernard Herrmann | 04:19 |
8. | The Phorarhacos | Bernard Herrmann | 03:23 |
9. | Pirates | Bernard Herrmann | 03:14 |
10. | Nemo / The Grotto | Bernard Herrmann | 01:56 |
11. | The Cephalopod | Bernard Herrmann | 04:13 |
12. | Escape From The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:47 |
13. | JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH: Suite | Bernard Herrmann | 08:07 |
14. | BENEATH THE 12-MILE REEF: Suite | Bernard Herrmann | 07:27 |
15. | THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD: Suite | Bernard Herrmann | 06:55 |
Mysterious Island
Label: Copyright Group
Year: 2012
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 41:58
1. | Fanfare | Bernard Herrmann | 00:38 |
2. | Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:27 |
3. | Civil War | Bernard Herrmann | 01:04 |
4. | Escape To The Clouds | Bernard Herrmann | 08:00 |
5. | The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:14 |
6. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 02:49 |
7. | The Granite House | Bernard Herrmann | 04:19 |
8. | The Phorarhacos | Bernard Herrmann | 03:20 |
9. | Pirates | Bernard Herrmann | 03:14 |
10. | Nemo / The Grotto | Bernard Herrmann | 01:53 |
11. | The Cephalopod | Bernard Herrmann | 04:13 |
12. | Escape From The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:47 |
Mysterious Island
Original Soundtrack Recording
Label: Silva Screen
Year: 2008
Country: UK
Format: digital, CD
Length: 41:56
Notes: Deluxe and reissue edition.
1. | Fanfare | Bernard Herrmann | 00:39 |
2. | Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:26 |
3. | Civil War | Bernard Herrmann | 01:05 |
4. | Escape To The Clouds | Bernard Herrmann | 07:58 |
5. | The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:13 |
6. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 02:49 |
7. | The Granite House | Bernard Herrmann | 04:19 |
8. | The Phorarhacos | Bernard Herrmann | 03:20 |
9. | Pirates! | Bernard Herrmann | 03:13 |
10. | Nemo / The Grotto | Bernard Herrmann | 01:53 |
11. | The Cephalopod | Bernard Herrmann | 04:13 |
12. | Escape From The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:48 |
Mysterious Island
The Complete Bernard Herrmann Motion Picture Score
Label: Tribute Film Classics
Year: 2007
Country: USA
Format: CD, digital
Length: 01:12:00
Notes: New recording conducted by William Stromberg.
1. | Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:35 |
2. | The Battle | Bernard Herrmann | 01:22 |
3. | The Gates | Bernard Herrmann | 00:38 |
4. | The Stairs | Bernard Herrmann | 00:24 |
5. | The Tower | Bernard Herrmann | 00:31 |
6. | The Escape | Bernard Herrmann | 00:39 |
7. | The Balloon 1 | Bernard Herrmann | 01:18 |
8. | Introductions | Bernard Herrmann | 00:30 |
9. | The Clouds A | Bernard Herrmann | 01:06 |
10. | The Clouds B | Bernard Herrmann | 00:55 |
11. | The Clouds | Bernard Herrmann | 00:48 |
12. | The Clouds D | Bernard Herrmann | 00:42 |
13. | The Clouds E | Bernard Herrmann | 01:03 |
14. | The Balloon 2 | Bernard Herrmann | 02:10 |
15. | The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 00:40 |
16. | The Rocks | Bernard Herrmann | 00:36 |
17. | Exploration | Bernard Herrmann | 02:28 |
18. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 03:03 |
19. | The Volcano | Bernard Herrmann | 01:18 |
20. | The Crater | Bernard Herrmann | 00:32 |
21. | The Beach | Bernard Herrmann | 01:47 |
22. | The Stream | Bernard Herrmann | 00:46 |
23. | The Cliff | Bernard Herrmann | 01:34 |
24. | The Cave | Bernard Herrmann | 02:31 |
25. | Narration | Bernard Herrmann | 01:38 |
26. | R.C. (Robinson Crusoe) | Bernard Herrmann | 00:16 |
27. | Elena | Bernard Herrmann | 00:35 |
28. | The Shadow | Bernard Herrmann | 00:40 |
29. | The Bird | Bernard Herrmann | 02:44 |
30. | Duo | Bernard Herrmann | 01:53 |
31. | Honeycomb | Bernard Herrmann | 01:03 |
32. | The Giant Bee 1 | Bernard Herrmann | 01:59 |
33. | The Sail | Bernard Herrmann | 00:30 |
34. | The Giant Bee 2 | Bernard Herrmann | 00:51 |
35. | The Flag | Bernard Herrmann | 00:52 |
36. | The Fire | Bernard Herrmann | 00:39 |
37. | The Nautilus | Bernard Herrmann | 01:39 |
38. | The Bridge | Bernard Herrmann | 01:14 |
39. | The Pirates | Bernard Herrmann | 01:33 |
40. | Gunsmoke | Bernard Herrmann | 00:43 |
41. | Attack | Bernard Herrmann | 00:54 |
42. | The Sinking Ship | Bernard Herrmann | 01:05 |
43. | Captain Nemo | Bernard Herrmann | 00:41 |
44. | The Bottle | Bernard Herrmann | 00:31 |
45. | The Pipeline | Bernard Herrmann | 01:19 |
46. | Underwater | Bernard Herrmann | 01:29 |
47. | The Smoke | Bernard Herrmann | 01:39 |
48. | Danger A | Bernard Herrmann | 00:21 |
49. | Danger B | Bernard Herrmann | 00:23 |
50. | Lava Flow | Bernard Herrmann | 01:16 |
51. | The Octopus | Bernard Herrmann | 01:31 |
52. | The Raft | Bernard Herrmann | 00:26 |
53. | The Rock | Bernard Herrmann | 00:40 |
54. | The Sub Deck | Bernard Herrmann | 00:35 |
55. | The Tentacles | Bernard Herrmann | 00:32 |
56. | The Fight | Bernard Herrmann | 02:50 |
57. | The Divers | Bernard Herrmann | 01:18 |
58. | The Air Hose | Bernard Herrmann | 00:52 |
59. | The Ship Rising | Bernard Herrmann | 01:20 |
60. | The Earthquake | Bernard Herrmann | 01:04 |
61. | Finale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:27 |
62. | BONUS TRACK: KING OF THE KHYBER RIFLES: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 02:02 |
The Mysterious Film World of Bernard Herrmann
Original Master Recording
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
Year: 1996
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 51:19
1. | MYSTERIOUS ISLAND: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:59 |
2. | The Balloon | Bernard Herrmann | 02:53 |
3. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 03:37 |
4. | The Giant Bee | Bernard Herrmann | 02:52 |
5. | The Giant Bird | Bernard Herrmann | 03:06 |
6. | JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 02:35 |
7. | Talos | Bernard Herrmann | 02:20 |
8. | Talos' Death | Bernard Herrmann | 02:43 |
9. | Triton | Bernard Herrmann | 03:16 |
10. | THE 3 WORLDS OF GULLIVER: Overture | Bernard Herrmann | 02:26 |
11. | Minuetto-Wapping | Bernard Herrmann | 02:03 |
12. | Hornpipe | Bernard Herrmann | 01:20 |
13. | Lilliputians 1 & 2 | Bernard Herrmann | 03:22 |
14. | Victory 1 & 2 | Bernard Herrmann | 01:28 |
15. | Escape | Bernard Herrmann | 00:40 |
16. | The King's March | Bernard Herrmann | 02:00 |
17. | Trees | Bernard Herrmann | 02:25 |
18. | The Tightrope | Bernard Herrmann | 03:03 |
19. | Lovers | Bernard Herrmann | 02:53 |
20. | The Chess Game | Bernard Herrmann | 01:25 |
21. | Pursuit | Bernard Herrmann | 01:48 |
22. | Finale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:05 |
Mysterious Island
Original Soundtrack Recording
Label: Cloud Nine Records
Year: 1993
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 41:56
Notes: Deluxe and remastered edition.
1. | Fanfare | Bernard Herrmann | 00:39 |
2. | Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:26 |
3. | Civil War | Bernard Herrmann | 01:05 |
4. | Escape To The Clouds | Bernard Herrmann | 07:58 |
5. | The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:13 |
6. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 02:49 |
7. | The Granite House | Bernard Herrmann | 04:19 |
8. | The Phorarhacos | Bernard Herrmann | 03:20 |
9. | Pirates! | Bernard Herrmann | 03:13 |
10. | Nemo / The Grotto | Bernard Herrmann | 01:53 |
11. | The Cephalopod | Bernard Herrmann | 04:13 |
12. | Escape From The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:48 |
Classic Fantasy Film Scores
Label: Cloud Nine Records
Year: 1988
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 01:10:49
1. | 3 WORLDS OF GULIVER: Overture | Bernard Herrmann | 01:55 |
2. | The Storm | Bernard Herrmann | 01:20 |
3. | The Lilliputians | Bernard Herrmann | 02:42 |
4. | The Stakes / The Emperor's March | Bernard Herrmann | 01:47 |
5. | A Hatful Of Fish | Bernard Herrmann | 00:55 |
6. | Trees | Bernard Herrmann | 01:19 |
7. | Fanfares / The Tightrope | Bernard Herrmann | 03:10 |
8. | War March / The Naval Battle | Bernard Herrmann | 02:17 |
9. | Reunion (Love Theme) | Bernard Herrmann | 02:31 |
10. | The Giant Crocodile | Bernard Herrmann | 03:01 |
11. | Pursuit / Escape | Bernard Herrmann | 03:20 |
12. | Finale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:27 |
13. | MYSTERIOUS ISLAND: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:27 |
14. | Escape / The Balloon | Bernard Herrmann | 02:58 |
15. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 02:46 |
16. | The Cave | Bernard Herrmann | 02:05 |
17. | The Giant Bird | Bernard Herrmann | 02:37 |
18. | Pipeline / The Ship Raising | Bernard Herrmann | 02:18 |
19. | Pirates / The Doomed Ship | Bernard Herrmann | 03:12 |
20. | THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD: Overture | Bernard Herrmann | 01:07 |
21. | The Cyclops' Fury / The Capture | Bernard Herrmann | 01:35 |
22. | The Fight | Bernard Herrmann | 01:56 |
23. | The Shell / The Genie's Home | Bernard Herrmann | 01:21 |
24. | Fight With The Cyclops / Cyclops' Death | Bernard Herrmann | 03:00 |
25. | The Egg | Bernard Herrmann | 00:46 |
26. | The Dragon | Bernard Herrmann | 01:10 |
27. | Duel With The Skeleton | Bernard Herrmann | 02:52 |
28. | The Dragon And The Second Cyclops / Death Of The Second Cyclops / The Crossbow / Death Of The Dragon | Bernard Herrmann | 04:51 |
29. | Finale | Bernard Herrmann | 02:16 |
30. | JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:48 |
31. | The Skeletons / Battle With The Skeletons / Finale | Bernard Herrmann | 05:00 |
Mysterious Island
Music from the Original Motion Picture Score
Label: Cloud Nine Records
Year: 1984
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 41:41
Notes: Limited Edition.
1. | SIDE A: Prelude / Civil War | Bernard Herrmann | 03:10 |
2. | Escape To The Clouds | Bernard Herrmann | 07:45 |
3. | The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:10 |
4. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 02:45 |
5. | The Granite House | Bernard Herrmann | 04:08 |
6. | SIDE B: The Phorarhacos | Bernard Herrmann | 03:15 |
7. | Pirates! | Bernard Herrmann | 03:10 |
8. | Captain Nemo / The Grotto | Bernard Herrmann | 02:38 |
9. | The Cephalopod | Bernard Herrmann | 04:10 |
10. | Escape From The Island | Bernard Herrmann | 05:30 |
The Mysterious Film World of Bernard Herrmann
Label: World Record Club
Year: 1978
Country: New Zealand
Format: LP
Length: 51:12
1. | SIDE A: MYSTERIOUS ISLAND: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:57 |
2. | The Balloon | Bernard Herrmann | 02:52 |
3. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 03:37 |
4. | The Giant Bee | Bernard Herrmann | 02:52 |
5. | The Giant Bird | Bernard Herrmann | 03:04 |
6. | JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 02:35 |
7. | Talos | Bernard Herrmann | 02:19 |
8. | Talos' Death | Bernard Herrmann | 02:42 |
9. | Triton | Bernard Herrmann | 03:15 |
10. | SIDE B: THE THREE WORLDS OF GULLIVER: Overture | Bernard Herrmann | 02:26 |
11. | Minuetto-Wapping | Bernard Herrmann | 02:04 |
12. | Hornpipe | Bernard Herrmann | 01:20 |
13. | Lilliputians 1 & 2 | Bernard Herrmann | 03:22 |
14. | Victory 1 & 2 | Bernard Herrmann | 01:28 |
15. | Escape | Bernard Herrmann | 00:39 |
16. | The King's March | Bernard Herrmann | 02:00 |
17. | Trees | Bernard Herrmann | 02:25 |
18. | The Tightrope | Bernard Herrmann | 03:03 |
19. | Lovers | Bernard Herrmann | 02:54 |
20. | The Chess Game | Bernard Herrmann | 01:25 |
21. | Pursuit | Bernard Herrmann | 01:50 |
22. | Finale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:03 |
The Mysterious Film World of Bernard Herrmann
Label: London Records
Year: 1976
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 51:12
1. | SIDE A: MYSTERIOUS ISLAND: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:57 |
2. | The Balloon | Bernard Herrmann | 02:52 |
3. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 03:37 |
4. | The Giant Bee | Bernard Herrmann | 02:52 |
5. | The Giant Bird | Bernard Herrmann | 03:04 |
6. | JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 02:35 |
7. | Talos | Bernard Herrmann | 02:19 |
8. | Talos' Death | Bernard Herrmann | 02:42 |
9. | Triton | Bernard Herrmann | 03:15 |
10. | SIDE B: THE 3 WORLDS OF GULLIVER: Overture | Bernard Herrmann | 02:26 |
11. | Minuetto-Wapping | Bernard Herrmann | 02:04 |
12. | Hornpipe | Bernard Herrmann | 01:20 |
13. | Lilliputians 1 & 2 | Bernard Herrmann | 03:22 |
14. | Victory 1 & 2 | Bernard Herrmann | 01:28 |
15. | Escape | Bernard Herrmann | 00:39 |
16. | The King's March | Bernard Herrmann | 02:00 |
17. | Trees | Bernard Herrmann | 02:25 |
18. | The Tightrope | Bernard Herrmann | 03:03 |
19. | Lovers | Bernard Herrmann | 02:54 |
20. | The Chess Game | Bernard Herrmann | 01:25 |
21. | Pursuit | Bernard Herrmann | 01:50 |
22. | Finale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:03 |
The Mysterious Film World of Bernard Herrmann
Label: Decca
Year: 1975
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 51:12
1. | SIDE A: MYSTERIOUS ISLAND: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:57 |
2. | The Balloon | Bernard Herrmann | 02:52 |
3. | The Giant Crab | Bernard Herrmann | 03:37 |
4. | The Giant Bee | Bernard Herrmann | 02:52 |
5. | The Giant Bird | Bernard Herrmann | 03:04 |
6. | JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 02:35 |
7. | Talos | Bernard Herrmann | 02:19 |
8. | Talos' Death | Bernard Herrmann | 02:42 |
9. | Triton | Bernard Herrmann | 03:15 |
10. | SIDE B: THE 3 WORLDS OF GULLIVER: Overture | Bernard Herrmann | 02:26 |
11. | Minuetto-Wapping | Bernard Herrmann | 02:04 |
12. | Hornpipe | Bernard Herrmann | 01:20 |
13. | Lilliputians 1 & 2 | Bernard Herrmann | 03:22 |
14. | Victory 1 & 2 | Bernard Herrmann | 01:28 |
15. | Escape | Bernard Herrmann | 00:39 |
16. | The King's March | Bernard Herrmann | 02:00 |
17. | Trees | Bernard Herrmann | 02:25 |
18. | The Tightrope | Bernard Herrmann | 03:03 |
19. | Lovers | Bernard Herrmann | 02:54 |
20. | The Chess Game | Bernard Herrmann | 01:25 |
21. | Pursuit | Bernard Herrmann | 01:50 |
22. | Finale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:03 |