It's the early 1920s. Britons Adela Quested (Judy Davis) and her probable future mother-in-law Mrs. Moore (Peggy Ashcroft) have just arrived in Chandrapore in British India to visit Adela's unofficial betrothed, Ronny Heaslop (Nigel Havers), who works there as the city's magistrate.
Adela and Mrs. Moore, who long for "an adventure" in experiencing all India has to offer, are dismayed to learn upon their arrival that the ruling British do not socialize, let alone associate, with the native population. Such people as the Turtons, Mr. Turton (Richard Wilson) being Ronny's superior, who openly thumb their noses at the idea in their belief that the Indians are an inferior people.
They are further dismayed to see that Ronny adheres to that custom in not wanting to jeopardize his career. At the local white only club, Adela and Mrs. Moore find a like-minded Brit in the form of Richard Fielding (James Fox), the school master at government college, he who offers to organize a small, but truly inclusive, social gathering with some natives for them, unlike the large party the Turtons organize, where the natives are treated poorly, and are used more as window dressing for Adela and Mrs. Moore's benefit.
In addition to Fielding's colleague, eccentric Brahmin scholar Professor Narayan Godbole (Sir Alec Guinness), Adela, and Mrs. Moore would like to invite Aziz Ahmed (Victor Banerjee), a young, widowed local physician with whom Mrs. Moore had a chance encounter. As Mrs. Moore is the first Brit who has ever treated him with kindness as she did at that encounter, Aziz is happy to attend.
As Aziz wants to impress them by being what he thinks they want him to be, which is more western, he offers to organize an outing for this small collective to the Marabar Caves, which has some renown. The outing is despite Aziz never having been to the caves himself, and despite the expense to himself, that sum of money which he really can ill afford.
Something that happens at the caves has the potential to bring the British-Indian bridge that has been forged within this small collective come crumbling down, that something which also threatens Aziz and Adela's lives in the process.
Download and play the Soundtrack list
Play
Title
Artist
A Passage to India
Tea For Two
Freely Maisie
In a Monastery Garden
God Save the King
Roses of Picardy
The Sun, whose Rays are All Ablaze
THE COMPLETE SCORE: A Passage to India
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Marabar Caves*
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Bombay March**
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Ghosts
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Temple**
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Frangipani* / Original Main Title*
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Chandrapore*
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Adela**
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Expectations*
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Bicycle Ride*
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Climbing the Cliffs**
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Nightmare*
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Kashmir
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Back to England
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
BONUS TRACKS: Colonial Club Orchestra**
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Himalayan Mountain Horns
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Punjaub March (Charles Payne)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Procession 1**
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Procession 2*
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Procession 3*
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Procession 4*
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Procession 5*
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
A Passage To India
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Marabar Caves
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Bombay March
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Temple
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Frangipani
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Chandrapore
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Adela
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Expectations
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Bicycle Ride
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Climbing To The Caves
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Dances from NOTRE DAME DE PARIS: Prelude
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Fete de fous (The Feast of Fools)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Grimace de Quasimodo (Entrance of Quasimodo)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Marche du roi – Le Tour de la ville (The King's March)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
La Belle et la Bête – Pas de deux (Beauty and the Beast)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
La Cour des miracles (The Court of Miracles)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
ORIENT SUITE: TAI PAN – Overture
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
SHOGUN – Mariko's Theme
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
SHOGUN – Tea and Jealousy
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
THE PALANQUIN OF TEARS
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
THE MESSAGE – Concert Suite: The Declaration
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Hegira and Expulsion
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Building the First Mosque
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Prayer and The Spread of Islam
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Entry into Mecca
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
THE BLACK MARBLE: True Romance (Dark Eyes) and End Titles
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Disc Time:
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
A PASSAGE TO INDIA: Bombay March
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER (CROSSED SWORDS): Main Title and The Prince and The Pauper
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
MOURIR A MADRID: To Die in Madrid
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
BEHOLD A PALE HORSE: Spain Regained
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
March from Behold a Pale Horse
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
THE COLLECTOR – Concert Suite: The Collector / The Catch / End Titles Music
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
A WALK IN THE CLOUDS: The Harvest
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
UPRISING – Concert Suite: Out of the Sewers / Uprising / I Am Lucky
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
POPE JOAN: Overture
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
TWO BITS (unused score): Two Bits
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
THE NIGHT OF THE GENERALS: Lieutenant General Tanz / On the Terrace at Versailles
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
THE BRIDE: THE BRIDE
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
GIUBELIO – Cantata for Orchestra & Chorus: Heri (Yesterday)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Hodie (Today)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Semper (Always)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Lawrence of Arabia: Overture
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Jesus of Nazareth: Birth of Christ
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
A Passage to India: Adela's Theme
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome: Fanfare
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Is Paris Burning: Main Title
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Ghost: End Credits
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Man Who Would Be King: Main Title
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Witness: Building the Barn
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Ryan's Daughter: Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Doctor Zhivago: Lara's Theme
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Welcoming Fanfare of the Théatre National Populaire (Popular National Theater of Paris)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Grand Prix - Overture
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Witness - Building the Barn
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Tin Drum - Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Ghost - End Credits
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Gorillas in the Mist - End Credits
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Dead Poets Society - Keating's Triumph
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Sunshine - Sunshine
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Villa Rides - Main Title
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Doctor Zhivago - Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Man Who Would Be King - Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
A Passage to India - Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Year of Living Dangerously - Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Shadow of the Wolf - The White Wolf
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Fatal Attraction - Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
A Walk in the Clouds - A Walk in the Clouds
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Ryan's Daughter - Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Uprising - Main Title
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Jacob's Ladder - End Credits
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Lawrence of Arabia - Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Is Paris Burning? - Paris en Colere
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Overture (from Lawrence Of Arabia)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Suite (from Doctor Zhivago)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Adela's Theme (from A Passage To India)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Suite (from Jesus Of Nazareth)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
End Credits (from Ghost)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Main Theme (from Villa Rides)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Suite (from The Fixer)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Fanfare / "I Ain't Captain Walker" (from Mad Max:Beyond Thunderdome)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Main Title / The Samurai (from Red Sun)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
March (from Topaz)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Allie's Theme (from The Mosquito Coast)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Kwan's Sacrifice (from The Year Of Living Dangerously)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Building The Barn (from Witness)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Paris Waltz (from Is Paris Burning?)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Lara's Theme (from Doctor Zhivago)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Suite (from Ryan's Daughter)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Overture (from The Professionals)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Theme (from Fatal Attraction)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Suite (from The Tin Drum)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Main Title (from No Way Out)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Suite (from Enemy Mine)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Night Of The Generals
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Main Title (from El Condor)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
The Man Who Would Be King
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Building The Barn
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Suite (from Lawrence Of Arabia)
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Remembrance
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Ryan's Daughter Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
A Passage To India Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Doctor Zhivago Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Offering
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Lawrence Of Arabia Suite
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Fanfare From Mad Max-Beyond Thunderdome
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Suite Georges Franju-La Tet Contre Les Murs/Therese Desqueyrous/Les Yeux Sans
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Witness
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Shogun
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Lullaby From The Damned
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Ryan'S Daughter
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Doctor Zhivago
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Lawrence Of Arabia
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
JosÈ Nieto / The Night Of Spanish Film
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
If You Are Told That I Died
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Jose Nieto / Two Love Themes: I. It Is Necessary To Kill B II. This Is My Land
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Captain Cook
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Jose Nieto / Teresa De Jesus: I. The Inside Castle II. Journey To Seville III. Priest Graci·n Iv. Teresa's Death-
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Walking Through Seville
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
Jose Nieto / The Lord Of The Dragon: I. Main Titles-Themes Of "Ix" II. Dawn III. Duel In "Boca Del Infier
Maurice Jarre:
Performer
User reviews
Charles Hall
8/10
The emotional depth and complexity of the characters are skillfully underscored by the haunting melodies and evocative themes present in the soundtrack.
Mary Taylor
7/10
The use of traditional Indian instruments in the music enhances the authenticity of the setting and creates a rich and immersive listening experience.
James Wilson
7/10
The music perfectly conveys the sense of adventure and curiosity felt by Adela and Mrs. Moore as they explore the culture and society of India.
Donna Young
5/10
The emotional depth of the music enhances the audience's connection to the characters and their struggles.
Deborah White
6/10
The soundtrack effectively conveys the sense of adventure and exploration felt by the characters as they navigate the complex social dynamics of colonial India.
Mary Wilson
10/10
The music perfectly complements the emotional depth of the characters and the intricate relationships portrayed in the story, enhancing the audience's connection to the narrative and the unfolding drama.
Joseph Carter
5/10
The use of traditional Indian instruments in the score adds an authentic and immersive quality to the viewing experience.
Michael Mitchell
7/10
The soundtrack effectively reflects the tensions and contrasts between the British ruling class and the native Indian population, adding depth to the storytelling.
Charles Thompson
9/10
The use of traditional Indian instruments and melodies in the soundtrack adds an authentic and immersive layer to the film, transporting the viewers to the vibrant and diverse world of British India during that period.
Linda Jackson
5/10
The melodies are haunting and evocative, staying with the audience long after the film has ended.
Paul Parker
5/10
The music enhances the tension and cultural clashes depicted in the film, adding depth and emotion to the storytelling.
Betty Parker
6/10
The orchestration is skillfully crafted, blending Western and Indian musical elements seamlessly.
Anthony Wilson
5/10
The soundtrack of A Passage to India beautifully captures the exotic and mysterious atmosphere of British India in the 1920s.
Thomas Brown
5/10
Overall, the soundtrack of A Passage to India is a standout element of the film, elevating the viewing experience and immersing the audience in its rich and vibrant world.
Mark Jackson
5/10
The score's dynamic range, from tender moments to intense drama, mirrors the highs and lows of the characters' journey.
Joshua White
9/10
The soundtrack of A Passage to India beautifully captures the essence of the early 1920s British-Indian setting, setting the tone for the cultural clash and tensions portrayed in the film.
Donald Gonzalez
8/10
Overall, the soundtrack of A Passage to India is a masterful accompaniment to the film, enhancing the narrative and enriching the viewer's experience.
William Taylor
7/10
The soundtrack of A Passage to India beautifully captures the essence of the early 1920s British India setting.
