Directed by:
William WylerScreenplay:
Robert E. SherwoodCinematography:
Gregg TolandComposer:
Hugo FriedhoferCast:
Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo, Cathy O'Donnell, Hoagy Carmichael, Gladys George, Harold Russell, Steve Cochran (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Upon returning to small-town America, three World War II veterans have difficulty readjusting to life at home, discovering that both they and their families have irrevocably changed. (official distributor synopsis)
Soundtracks
The Best Years of Our Lives
Original Soundtracks
Label: Μουσική Ακτή
Year: 2004
Country: Greece
Format: CD
Length: 45:04
| 1. | Main Title | Hugo Friedhofer | 01:29 |
| 2. | Homecoming | Hugo Friedhofer | 06:24 |
| 3. | Elevator; Boone City; Peggy | Hugo Friedhofer | 04:19 |
| 4. | Fred & Peggy | Hugo Friedhofer | 02:26 |
| 5. | The Nightmare | Hugo Friedhofer | 06:15 |
| 6. | Fred Asleep | Hugo Friedhofer | 02:22 |
| 7. | Neighbors; Wilma; Homer's Anger | Hugo Friedhofer | 07:38 |
| 8. | Homer Goes Upstairs | Hugo Friedhofer | 05:52 |
| 9. | The Citation; Graveyard & Bomber | Hugo Friedhofer | 04:24 |
| 10. | End Title & End Cast (Wilma) | Hugo Friedhofer | 02:01 |
| 11. | Exit Music | Hugo Friedhofer | 01:54 |
The Best Years of Our Lives
Original Motion Picture Score
Label: Label X
Year: 2000
Country: Australia
Format: CD
Length: 44:21
| 1. | Main Title | Hugo Friedhofer | 01:26 |
| 2. | Homecoming | Hugo Friedhofer | 06:17 |
| 3. | Elevator; Boone City; Peggy | Hugo Friedhofer | 04:12 |
| 4. | Fred & Peggy | Hugo Friedhofer | 02:22 |
| 5. | The Nightmare | Hugo Friedhofer | 06:12 |
| 6. | Fred Asleep | Hugo Friedhofer | 02:19 |
| 7. | Neighbors; Wilma; Homer's Anger | Hugo Friedhofer | 07:31 |
| 8. | Homer Goes Upstairs | Hugo Friedhofer | 05:49 |
| 9. | The Citation; Graveyard & Bomber | Hugo Friedhofer | 04:21 |
| 10. | End Title & End Cast (Wilma) | Hugo Friedhofer | 01:58 |
| 11. | Exit Music | Hugo Friedhofer | 01:54 |
The Best Years of Our Lives
Original Motion Picture Score
Label: Entr'acte
Year: 1979
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 44:21
| 1. | SIDE A: Main Title | Hugo Friedhofer | 01:26 |
| 2. | Homecoming | Hugo Friedhofer | 06:17 |
| 3. | Elevator; Boone City; Peggy | Hugo Friedhofer | 04:12 |
| 4. | Fred & Peggy | Hugo Friedhofer | 02:22 |
| 5. | The Nightmare | Hugo Friedhofer | 06:12 |
| 6. | Fred Asleep | Hugo Friedhofer | 02:19 |
| 7. | SIDE B: Neighbors; Wilma; Homer's Anger | Hugo Friedhofer | 07:31 |
| 8. | Homer Goes Upstairs | Hugo Friedhofer | 05:49 |
| 9. | The Citation; Graveyard & Bomber | Hugo Friedhofer | 04:21 |
| 10. | End Title & End Cast (Wilma) | Hugo Friedhofer | 01:58 |
| 11. | Exit Music | Hugo Friedhofer | 01:54 |
Love Themes
From the Motion Pictures
Label: Decca
Year: 1953
Country: USA
Format: LP
Notes: Performed by Victor Young and his orchestra.
| 1. | SIDE A: THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES: The Best Years Of Our Lives | Hugo Friedhofer | |
| 2. | INVITATION: Invitation | Bronislau Kaper | |
| 3. | SIDE B: MY FOOLISH HEART: My Foolish Heart | Victor Young | |
| 4. | WUTHERING HEIGHTS: Cathy | Alfred Newman |