John Barry did the soundtrack for the movie, one of his best ever.
The 18th variation of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini again shot to fame as a result of the movie.
Listen to it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59GQbd8CEO4
A movie watching again, because you won’t really like it or get it the first time?
Played the flute solo many times. Beautiful score.
beautiful soundtrack. It helped make the move.
I used the theme song in my wedding. Such a beautiful score.
I’ve always liked this movie. Richard Matheson, who contributed so much to “The Twilight Zone” was responsible for it. His book was initially set in San Diego at the Hotel del Coronado and the lead character was already dying of cancer. I liked the change to Mackinac Island, though. Christopher Plummer gave a magnificent performance in a supporting role, elevating the material.