Inglourious Basterds (Music from the Motion Picture) accompanies the 2009 war film Inglourious Basterds, directed by Quentin Tarantino. The soundtrack is a curated collection of pre-existing songs and original compositions selected by Tarantino and music supervisor Mary Ramos, alongside score contributions from Ennio Morricone. The album blends orchestral score cues, European pop, and vintage wartime songs to complement the film’s tense, darkly comic narrative.
The soundtrack album was released on August 25, 2009 via Maverick Records / Universal Music, containing 14 tracks with a total runtime of approximately 72 minutes, available on CD, digital platforms, and streaming services such as Apple Music and Spotify.
The music emphasizes tension, suspense, and stylistic flair, combining Morricone’s haunting score pieces—such as “The Battle of Algiers / Man with the Big Hat”—with European popular music and diegetic cues to heighten drama and irony. The eclectic soundtrack underscores the film’s shifting tones between intense violence, dark humor, and period authenticity.
Composer / Contributors: Ennio Morricone, David Bowie, The Green Leaves, Hans Erdmann, and various artists
Release Date: August 25, 2009
Label: Maverick Records / Universal Music
Tracks: 14
Genre: Soundtrack / Score & Various Artists
Inglourious Basterds: Tracklist
- Nick Perito – The Green Leaves of Summer
- Ennio Morricone – The Verdict (Dopo la Condanna)
- Charles Bernstein – White Lightning (Main Title)
- Billy Preston – Slaughter (Film Version)
- Ennio Morricone – La Resa Dei Conti: La Resa
- The Film Studio Orchestra – One Silver Dollar (Un Dollaro Bucato)
- Zarah Leander – Davon geht die Welt nicht unter (From “Inglourious Basterds”)
- Samantha Shelton – The Man With the Big Sombrero
- Hans Fritz Beckmann – Ich Wollt Ich Wär Ein Huhn (Remastered 2024)
- Jacques Loussier – Main Theme from Dark of the Sun
- David Bowie – Cat People (Putting Out The Fire)
- Lalo Schifrin – Tiger Tank
- Ennio Morricone – Un Amico
- Ennio Morricone – Rabbia e Tarantella (Main Theme)
