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A Place in the Sun

A chance meeting with his uncle after his father's passing leads to George Eastman (Montgomery Clift) being caught in the middle of two worlds and not truly belonging in either one. The son of poor missionaries, George meets his wealthy paternal uncle Charles Eastman (Herbert Heyes) while working as a bellhop in his uncle's hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Wanting a better life for himself, George takes his uncle up on his offer for a placement somewhere in one of the Eastman factories, Charles' want in this offer being for any Eastman to take his proper place in the world.

Under his cousin Earl's (Keefe Brasselle) directive, George is placed on the factory assembly line. Largely neglected by the Eastmans, George still sees this position as a stepping stone to something better, which he's willing to work hard to achieve. Lonely in his new surroundings, George breaks the company rule of no fraternizing with fellow employees when he starts to date fellow Eastman assembly-line worker Alice Tripp (Shelley Winters).

Several months later, Charles remembers his nephew and promotes him both professionally and personally. Although uncomfortable in society gatherings, George is eventually befriended by one person in this new world, beautiful society lady Angela Vickers (Dame Elizabeth Taylor), with whom he fell in love at first sight even before arriving in town. Angela too falls in love with George, which does not sit well with her parents, if only because they know nothing of him.

George is caught between his want for prosperity and Angela, whom he truly loves, and his obligation to needy Alice who, as she learns of Angela and his other rich society friends, realizes she's pregnant by him and tries to get him to marry her.

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Play	Title	Artist
	A Place in the Sun
	Prelude and First Scene	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The First Mile	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Love's Meeting	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Dance and Angela (Original Version)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Evil Plans	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Loon Lake - Part 2	Franz Waxman: Performer
	To the Lake.	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Buiilding Up to Murder	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Drowning - Part 1	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Drowning - Part 2	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Farewell and Frenzy (Original Version)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Angela Collapses	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Witness Montage	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Last Mile (Finale)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Prelude and First Scene (Film Version)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Rhumba (Original Version)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Dance and Angela (Film Version)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Out of Nowhere – Rhumba (Bonus Track)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Not Married (Bonus Track)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Alice's Radio (Bonus Track)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Ophelia (Bonus Track)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Farewell and Frenzy (Film Version)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Finale (Film Version)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Loon Lake – Part 2	Franz Waxman: Performer
	To the Lake	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Buildup to Murder	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Drowning – Part 1	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Drowning – Part 2	Franz Waxman: Performer
	The Last Mile (Finale) (original version)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	BONUS TRACKS: Prelude and First Scene (film version)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Out of Nowhere – Rhumba (Edward Heyman/John W. Green)	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Not Married	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Alice's Radio	Franz Waxman: Performer
	Ophelia	Franz Waxman: Performer
	A Small Bird Came Toward the Skiff - Old Man and the Sea	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Exhaustion - River of No Return	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Main Title And Calvera - The Magnificent Seven	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Main Title - La Dolce Vita	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Overture, Act One - Ben-Hur	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Main Titl) - A Place In The Sun	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	The Man I Love - Young Man With A Horn	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Fisherman's Cantina - Old Man and the Sea	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	River of No Return (Instrumental) - River of No Return	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Calvera Killed - The Magnificent Seven	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	La Dolce Vita Nella Villa Di Fregene - La Dolce Vita	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Judah Meets Esther (Love Scene) - Ben-Hur	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	The Dance - A Place In The Sun	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Young Man With A Horn / Get Happy - Young Man With A Horn	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Main Title - Old Man and the Sea	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	The Rapida - River of No Return	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Toro - The Magnificent Seven	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Lola - La Dolce Vita	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Simonides Arrested (The Burnin) - Ben-Hur	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	The Lake - A Place In The Sun	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Limehouse Blues - Young Man With A Horn	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Out of the Blue	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Unfinished Sonata	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Josephine	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Forward the Light Brigade	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	A Star is Born	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Life of Emile Zola	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Dark Victory	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Symphonie Moderne	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Gone with the Wind	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Disc Time:	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Prince Valiant Suite	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	A Place in the Sun Suite	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	The Bride of Frankenstein: The Creation of the Female Monster	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Sunset Boulevard Suite	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Old Acquaintance: Elegy for Strings	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Rebecca Suite	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	The Philadelphia Story	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Taras Bulba: The Ride to Dubno	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Universal Pictures Fanfare	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Fanfare	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Selznick International Pictures Fanfare	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Warner Bros. Fanfare	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Twenteith Century Fox Fanfare	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	EXCERPT FROM: Star Wars	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Captain Blood	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Now, Voyager	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Elizabeth and Essex	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	The Caine Mutiny	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Citizen Kane	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Knights of the Round Table	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Objective Burma	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	The Guns of Navarone	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Julius Caesar	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Peyton Place	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Another World	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	King of the Khyber Rifles	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Salome	Bernard Herrmann: Performer
	Vertigo: Prelude	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Vertigo: The Nightmare	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Vertigo: Scene d'Amour	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	North by Northwest: Main Title	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	The Caine Mutiny: March	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Citizen Kane: Prelude and Finale	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	The Adventures Of Robin Hood Suite: IV. The Fight, Victory and Epilogue	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	To Kill a Mockingbird Suite	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes: Violin Concerto, Op. 24: II. Lento Cantabile (Clio Gould)	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	A Place in the Sun Suite (Jamie Talbot)	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	Dial M for Murder: Theme	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	The Godfather: Sicilian Pastorale	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	The Godfather: Michael and Kay	Elmer Bernstein: Performer
	The Godfather: Love Theme	Elmer Bernstein: Performer

User reviews

Thomas Clark

7/10

The music enhances the tension and drama of George Eastman's internal struggles and conflicting desires.

Betty Clark

7/10

The emotional depth of the music mirrors the complex relationships and moral dilemmas explored in the film.

Edward King

8/10

The music effectively conveys the societal divide between the characters and the challenges they face in finding their place in the world.

Michael Lee

8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of A Place in the Sun is a powerful and essential component of the film, elevating the storytelling to new heights.

Linda Robinson

9/10

The music effortlessly transports me to the glamorous yet turbulent world of George, where he is torn between his desire for success and his sincere love for Angela. The orchestral arrangements beautifully mirror the complexity of his relationships and the internal struggles he faces.

Laura Nelson

8/10

The soundtrack seamlessly transitions between scenes, creating a cohesive and immersive viewing experience.

Elizabeth Young

8/10

The melodies in the soundtrack are haunting and memorable, lingering long after the film has ended.

James Hill

7/10

The soundtrack of A Place in the Sun perfectly captures the emotional depth and complexity of the storyline.

Betty Phillips

5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of A Place in the Sun is a masterful complement to the film's narrative, drawing viewers deeper into the characters' inner worlds and dilemmas.

Paul Davis

5/10

The soundtrack of A Place in the Sun perfectly captures the emotional depth of the film's complex relationships and internal struggles.

Dorothy Hernandez

6/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations that drive the narrative forward.

Melissa Anderson

6/10

The score is both subtle and impactful, enhancing the emotional resonance of key moments in the story without overpowering the dialogue.

Stephanie Harris

7/10

The use of different musical motifs for each character helps to deepen the audience's connection to the characters.

Mark Baker

10/10

Listening to the soundtrack evokes a sense of melancholy and longing, perfectly complementing the themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations portrayed in the film. The music enhances the emotional impact of the story, making it a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.

Melissa Gonzalez

5/10

The music enhances the tension and conflict George Eastman experiences as he navigates between two different worlds, reflecting his inner turmoil.

William Martin

5/10

The use of orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack adds a sense of grandeur and sophistication, mirroring the high society setting of the film.

Lisa Martin

7/10

The soundtrack enhances the romantic scenes between George and Angela, adding a sense of longing and passion to their relationship.

Paul Miller

7/10

The orchestration in the soundtrack is rich and evocative, adding a layer of sophistication to the film.

Margaret Parker

5/10

The haunting melodies evoke a sense of longing and desire, particularly in the scenes where George grapples with his feelings for Angela and his sense of duty towards Alice.

Timothy Davis

9/10

The soundtrack of A Place in the Sun captivates me with its emotional depth and haunting melodies. Each note seems to perfectly capture the inner turmoil and conflicting emotions of the protagonist, George Eastman.