The History Boys (CD)

Soundtrack to the highly anticipated UK film, an adaptation of Alan Bennetts critically acclaimed screenplay. Set in a Sheffield grammar school in 1983, where a league-table obsessed headmaster is determined that eight boys should sit, and succeed at, the Oxbridge entrance exam, this brilliant comedy features veterans like Richard Griffiths and Frances De La Tour, along with the plays original cast. The films soundtrack features great music from the early 80 by the likes of New Order, The Smiths, The Clash and The Cure, together with 3 songs by the cast, and Rufus Wainwrights take of Bewitched, recorded especially for the film. 14 tracks total. 2006.