Directed by:
Veljko BulajicScreenplay:
Ugo PirroCast:
Yul Brynner, Ljubisa Samardzic, Franco Nero, Sylva Koscina, Orson Welles, Hardy Krüger, Curd Jürgens, Anthony Dawson, Milena Dravic (more)Plots(1)
In 1943, Hitler orders the final destruction of the Yugoslav Partisans. The Partisans and thousands of refugees begin a trek northward to the Bosnian Mountains; their goal is to cross the treacherous Neretva gorge over the one remaining bridge in order to get to safety.
Their trip is fraught with danger every step of the way and they have to face German tanks, Italian infantry, Chetnik Cavalry, strafing airplanes, disease and natural elements. Only if they survive this can they can in peace.
(official distributor synopsis)
Soundtracks
Neretva / Volevo un Gato Nero
Du Film La Bataille de la Neretva
Label: Riviera
Year:
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 04:26
Notes: Performed by Raymond Lefèvre Et Son Grand Orchestre.
1. | SIDE A: Neretva | Nikica Kalodjera | 02:31 |
2. | SIDE B: NOT IN THE FILM: "Volevo Un Gato Nero" - A. Soricillo, Framario | 01:55 |
Battle of Neretva
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Southern Cross Records
Year:
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 30:43
1. | SIDE A: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 02:33 |
2. | The Retreat | Bernard Herrmann | 03:42 |
3. | Separation | Bernard Herrmann | 04:04 |
4. | From Italy | Bernard Herrmann | 03:17 |
5. | Chatniks' March | Bernard Herrmann | 01:48 |
6. | SIDE B: Farewell | Bernard Herrmann | 01:50 |
7. | Partisan March | Bernard Herrmann | 01:30 |
8. | Pastorale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:58 |
9. | The Turning Point | Bernard Herrmann | 05:16 |
10. | The Death Of Danica | Bernard Herrmann | 02:12 |
11. | Finale - Victory! | Bernard Herrmann | 02:33 |
Battle of Neretva / The Naked and the Dead
The Complete Bernard Herrmann Score to the 1968 Film
Label: Tribute Film Classics
Year: 2012
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 01:17:34
Notes: New recording conducted by William Stromberg.
1. | BATTLE OF NERETVA: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 02:26 |
2. | Nazi Attack | Bernard Herrmann | 02:47 |
3. | Retreat | Bernard Herrmann | 03:23 |
4. | Dawn | Bernard Herrmann | 01:39 |
5. | The Poem | Bernard Herrmann | 00:51 |
6. | Rout | Bernard Herrmann | 01:05 |
7. | From Italy | Bernard Herrmann | 02:46 |
8. | The Flag | Bernard Herrmann | 00:58 |
9. | Tanks | Bernard Herrmann | 01:38 |
10. | The Road | Bernard Herrmann | 05:12 |
11. | Pastorale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:57 |
12. | March | Bernard Herrmann | 01:51 |
13. | Grief | Bernard Herrmann | 01:15 |
14. | The Trestle | Bernard Herrmann | 00:50 |
15. | Suspense | Bernard Herrmann | 01:19 |
16. | The Lookout | Bernard Herrmann | 01:40 |
17. | Death Hunt | Bernard Herrmann | 02:12 |
18. | The Bridge | Bernard Herrmann | 01:30 |
19. | The Message | Bernard Herrmann | 00:57 |
20. | Waiting | Bernard Herrmann | 01:08 |
21. | Hunt Scherzo | Bernard Herrmann | 01:48 |
22. | Danica's Death | Bernard Herrmann | 01:41 |
23. | The Front | Bernard Herrmann | 02:19 |
24. | Battle And Fanfares | Bernard Herrmann | 04:59 |
25. | Separation | Bernard Herrmann | 03:36 |
26. | Italian | Bernard Herrmann | 00:58 |
27. | Slow March | Bernard Herrmann | 02:09 |
28. | Riva's Death | Bernard Herrmann | 01:17 |
29. | Finale | Bernard Herrmann | 02:45 |
30. | End Title | Bernard Herrmann | 01:39 |
31. | NAKED AND THE DEAD: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 01:57 |
32. | The Jungle | Bernard Herrmann | 00:56 |
33. | The Snake | Bernard Herrmann | 01:53 |
34. | The Buzzards | Bernard Herrmann | 01:41 |
35. | The Grenades | Bernard Herrmann | 00:24 |
36. | The Pass | Bernard Herrmann | 01:51 |
37. | Wilson's Death | Bernard Herrmann | 00:58 |
38. | The Mountain Ledge | Bernard Herrmann | 01:33 |
39. | The Fall | Bernard Herrmann | 00:48 |
40. | The Fog | Bernard Herrmann | 00:40 |
41. | Croft's Death | Bernard Herrmann | 01:26 |
42. | Prayer And Rescue | Bernard Herrmann | 01:38 |
43. | Finale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:14 |
Battle of Neretva
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Southern Cross
Year: 1987
Country: Australia
Format: CD
Length: 30:34
1. | Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 02:33 |
2. | The Retreat | Bernard Herrmann | 03:41 |
3. | Separation | Bernard Herrmann | 04:01 |
4. | From Italy | Bernard Herrmann | 03:16 |
5. | Chetniks' March | Bernard Herrmann | 01:46 |
6. | Farewell | Bernard Herrmann | 01:50 |
7. | Partisan March | Bernard Herrmann | 01:29 |
8. | Pastorale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:58 |
9. | The Turning Point | Bernard Herrmann | 05:15 |
10. | The Death Of Danica | Bernard Herrmann | 02:12 |
11. | Victory! (Finale) | Bernard Herrmann | 02:33 |
Battle of Neretva
The Original Soundtrack Album
Label: Entr'acte
Year: 1976
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 30:43
1. | SIDE A: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 02:33 |
2. | The Retreat | Bernard Herrmann | 03:42 |
3. | Separation | Bernard Herrmann | 04:04 |
4. | From Italy | Bernard Herrmann | 03:17 |
5. | Chatniks' March | Bernard Herrmann | 01:48 |
6. | SIDE B: Farewell | Bernard Herrmann | 01:50 |
7. | Partisan March | Bernard Herrmann | 01:30 |
8. | Pastorale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:58 |
9. | The Turning Point | Bernard Herrmann | 05:16 |
10. | The Death Of Danica | Bernard Herrmann | 02:12 |
11. | Finale - Victory! | Bernard Herrmann | 02:33 |
Battle of Neretva
The Original Soundtrack Album
Label: Entr'acte
Year: 1975
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 30:43
1. | SIDE A: Prelude | Bernard Herrmann | 02:33 |
2. | The Retreat | Bernard Herrmann | 03:42 |
3. | Separation | Bernard Herrmann | 04:04 |
4. | From Italy | Bernard Herrmann | 03:17 |
5. | Chatniks' March | Bernard Herrmann | 01:48 |
6. | SIDE B: Farewell | Bernard Herrmann | 01:50 |
7. | Partisan March | Bernard Herrmann | 01:30 |
8. | Pastorale | Bernard Herrmann | 01:58 |
9. | The Turning Point | Bernard Herrmann | 05:16 |
10. | The Death Of Danica | Bernard Herrmann | 02:12 |
11. | Finale - Victory! | Bernard Herrmann | 02:33 |
La Bataille de la Neretva
Bande Originale du Film
Label: Philips
Year: 1971
Country: France
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: " La Marche De La Neretva" - Veliki Revijski Orkestar | Nikica Kalodjera | |
2. | "Stan' Neretvo" - Djevojke Iz Kupresa i Zbor "Lado" | ||
3. | SIDE B: "Kolo Udarnih Brigada" - T. Elezović, D. Obradović | ||
4. | Predsmrtna Vizija Ranjenika | Vladimir Kraus-Rajteric |
Bitka na Neretvi
Muzika iz Filma
Label: Croatia-Concert
Year: 1969
Country: Yugoslavia
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: "Neretva" - Veliki Revijski Orkestar | Nikica Kalodjera | |
2. | "Stan' Neretvo" - Djevojke Iz Kupresa i Zbor "Lado" | ||
3. | SIDE B: "Kolo Udarnih Brigada" - T. Elezović, D. Obradović | ||
4. | Predsmrtna Vizija Ranjenika | Vladimir Kraus-Rajteric |