Soundtrack: Paul Sawtell

The best movies, series, and documentaries with a soundtrack by Paul Sawtell. Enjoy the titles that feature an unforgettable music.


The Fly

1958 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Kurt Neumann

Cast David Hedison · Patricia Owens · Vincent Price · Herbert Marshall

Synopsis The Fly (1958) follows the chilling tale of François Delambre (Vincent Price), an industrialist in Montreal, who receives a late-night call from his sister-in-law, Helene Delambre (Patricia Owens). She confesses to killing her husband, Andre Delambre (Al Hedison), using a...

6.9

5K votes

6.9

5K votes

Kansas City Confidential

1952 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast John Payne · Preston Foster · Lee Van Cleef · Coleen Gray

Synopsis Kansas City Confidential (1952) is a gritty, low-budget film noir directed by Phil Karlson. The story kicks off with a daring armored-car heist in Kansas City, masterminded by the ruthless and corrupt former police officer, Timothy Foster. Foster's audacious plan...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

Direction Irwin Allen · Jus Addiss · Jerry Hopper · Sobey Martin

Cast Richard Basehart · David Hedison · Robert Dowdell · Del Monroe

Synopsis Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV Series) (1964) is a 1960s American science fiction television show inspired by the 1961 film of the same name. Both the film and the series were crafted by Irwin Allen, allowing the...

6.8

251 votes

6.8

251 votes

T-Men

1947 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Dennis O'Keefe · Mary Meade · Alfred Ryder · Wallace Ford

Synopsis T-Men (1947) follows the perilous journey of two U.S. Treasury Department agents, Dennis O'Brien and Tony Genaro, who are assigned to penetrate the notorious criminal organization responsible for the "Shanghai Paper Case." Posing as criminals, they successfully integrate themselves into...

6.7

628 votes

6.7

628 votes

Raw Deal

1948 · Movie · 79 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Dennis O'Keefe · Claire Trevor · Marsha Hunt · John Ireland

Synopsis Raw Deal (1948) is a gritty and intense film noir directed by Anthony Mann, renowned for its raw and visceral portrayal of crime and passion. The story revolves around Joe Sullivan, a gangster who is wrongfully imprisoned and seeks retribution...

6.7

605 votes

6.7

605 votes

Born to Kill

1947 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Claire Trevor · Lawrence Tierney · Walter Slezak · Phillip Terry

Synopsis Born to Kill (1947) unfolds in Reno, where a man, driven by jealousy, takes the lives of a young woman he is infatuated with and her boyfriend. A recently divorced woman stumbles upon the crime scene but chooses to remain...

6.7

611 votes

6.7

611 votes

Four Faces West

1948 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Alfred E. Green

Cast Joel McCrea · Frances Dee · Charles Bickford · Joseph Calleia

Synopsis Four Faces West (1948) follows the journey of a cowboy named Ross McEwen who enters a town seeking a substantial loan of $2000 from the local banker. When questioned about securing such a large sum, McEwen presents his six-gun as...

6.6

213 votes

6.6

213 votes

Desperate

1947 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Steve Brodie · Audrey Long · Raymond Burr · Douglas Fowley

Synopsis Desperate (1947) follows the harrowing journey of independent trucker Steve Randall and his wife Anne, who find themselves in a dire situation after Steve thwarts the plans of mobster Walt Radak. When Walt's younger sibling Al is apprehended for a...

6.6

231 votes

6.6

231 votes

The Threat

1949 · Movie · 66 min. · United States

Direction Felix E. Feist

Cast Michael O'Shea · Virginia Grey · Charles McGraw · Julie Bishop

Synopsis The Threat (1949) follows a gripping tale of escape and revenge set against the backdrop of Folsom Prison. Several inmates, notably the dangerous Arnold Kluger, break out, driven by a burning desire for vengeance against the detective and district attorney...

6.6

51 votes

6.6

51 votes

Outrage

1950 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction Ida Lupino

Cast Mala Powers · Tod Andrews · Robert Clarke · Raymond Bond

Synopsis Outrage (1950) follows the harrowing journey of a young woman who is brutally assaulted on her way home from work. The psychological impact of the assault drives a wedge between her and her loved ones, including her parents and fiancé....

6.6

221 votes

6.6

221 votes

Roadblock

1951 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction Harold Daniels

Cast Charles McGraw · Joan Dixon · Lowell Gilmore · Louis Jean Heydt

Synopsis Roadblock (1951) follows the story of an insurance investigator based in Los Angeles who finds himself drawn to a woman he initially suspects of being a con artist. As their relationship deepens, she reveals her lavish lifestyle, which he struggles...

6.6

84 votes

6.6

84 votes

The Time Tunnel (TV Series)

1966 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Irwin Allen · Sobey Martin · Nathan Juran · William Hale

Cast James Darren · Robert Colbert · Whit Bissell · John Zaremba

Synopsis The Time Tunnel (TV Series) (1966) follows the thrilling adventures of brilliant scientists Tony Newman and Doug Phillips, who lead Project Tic-Toc, a top-secret government initiative hidden beneath the desert. Their groundbreaking invention, the Time Tunnel, promises to transport individuals...

6.6

348 votes

6.6

348 votes

Armored Car Robbery

1950 · Movie · 67 min. · United States

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Charles McGraw · Adele Jergens · William Talman · Douglas Fowley

Synopsis Armored Car Robbery (1950) follows the story of Dave Purvis, a meticulous criminal mastermind who takes pride in his anonymity to the law, despite being renowned among his peers for his intricate planning. He meticulously orchestrates a daring heist, but...

6.5

898 votes

6.5

898 votes

Monkey on my Back

1957 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction André De Toth

Cast Cameron Mitchell · Dianne Foster · Paul Richards · Jack Albertson

Synopsis Monkey on my Back (1957) chronicles the compelling true narrative of Barney Ross, a distinguished World War II hero and accomplished professional boxer. The film delves into Ross's life as he grapples with a devastating morphine addiction, exploring the challenges...

6.5

124 votes

6.5

124 votes

The Racket

1951 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Robert Mitchum · Lizabeth Scott · Robert Ryan · William Talman

Synopsis The Racket (1951) delves into the tense dynamics of a city under siege by a powerful national crime syndicate that has allied with local crime lord Nick Scanlon. The syndicate's sophisticated methods clash with Nick's brutal, old-school tactics, creating a...

6.5

573 votes

6.5

573 votes

Direction Roy William Neill

Cast Basil Rathbone · Nigel Bruce · Gerald Hamer · Paul Cavanagh

Synopsis Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Claw (1944) unfolds in a small Canadian village haunted by an ancient legend of a spectral beast that once claimed three lives. The legend resurfaces when villagers spot eerie glowing forms and discover sheep with...

6.4

591 votes

6.4

591 votes

Bodyguard

1948 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Lawrence Tierney · Priscilla Lane · Phillip Reed · June Clayworth

Synopsis Bodyguard (1948) follows the story of Mike Carter, a tenacious homicide detective who finds himself dismissed from the police force due to insubordination and breaches of protocol. Compelled to find new employment, Carter accepts a position as a bodyguard for...

6.4

202 votes

6.4

202 votes

The House of Fear

1945 · Movie · 69 min. · United States

Direction Roy William Neill

Cast Basil Rathbone · Nigel Bruce · Aubrey Mather · Dennis Hoey

Synopsis The House of Fear (1945) follows the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes as he delves into a mysterious sequence of fatalities occurring at a grand castle. Each victim receives an ominous delivery of orange pips prior to their demise, setting the...

6.4

553 votes

6.4

553 votes

Walk a Crooked Mile

1948 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Louis Hayward · Dennis O'Keefe · Louise Allbritton · Carl Esmond

Synopsis Walk a Crooked Mile (1948) follows a tense narrative set in Southern California, where a critical security breach is uncovered at a sensitive atomic plant. The authorities are gripped by apprehension, fearing that the compromised information could fall into the...

6.4

76 votes

6.4

76 votes

Emiliano Zapata

1970 · Movie · 120 min. · Mexico

Direction Felipe Cazals

Cast Antonio Aguilar · Mario Almada · Gregorio Casal · Mario Casillas

Synopsis Emiliano Zapata (1970) follows the journey of a humble farmer who championed the cause of the laboring masses. The film delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure during Mexico's revolutionary turmoil, exploring his leadership, personal life with his spouse,...

6.3

27 votes

6.3

27 votes