• Night Moves (1975) Soundtrack OST •

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Night Moves

Four men in the movie stunt business join together to smuggle precious Mexican antiquities to the States. All are pilots except for mechanic Quentin (James Woods). One of the pilots, Tom Iverson (John Crawford), also has a charter business in the Florida Keys, used as a staging point for the smuggled goods. Iverson's girlfriend Paula (Jennifer Warren) is also in on the scheme. All of this occurs before the movie opens; all that follows happens during the film.

Los Angeles private eye and former NFL player Harry Moseby (Gene Hackman) arrives at the Keys searching for Iverson's runaway, nymphet stepdaughter Delly (Melanie Griffith). Moseby was hired by Arlene Iverson, Tom's selfish ex-wife and a former actress. Arlene's only means of support is Delly, Arlene's daughter by her first husband.

After Moseby takes the case, he discovers that his wife is cheating on him, but instead of talking to his wife Ellen (Susan Clark), he accosts the man she has been seeing, Marty Heller (Harris Yulin). Marty despises Harry for acting like a private eye instead of taking care of his own marital problems. Although they eventually reconcile, Ellen also despises Harry for treating her like a case subject instead of his wife.

As Moseby follows the clues to Delly, he makes fast friends with stunt director Joey Ziegler (Ed Binns) who is keen to help Moseby find Delly. Moseby discovers that Quentin and stunt flier Marv Ellman (another smuggler) were both once involved with, and fought over, Delly, although Moseby has no suspicion of the other motives and machinations occurring under his nose. Moseby eventually finds Delly with Iverson and Paula in the Keys, and they allow Moseby to stay for a while as he tries to convince Delly to come back to L.A. with him.

During a boating trip one night with Delly and Paula, they find Ellman's downed plane. Paula deceives Moseby about a marker she places at the crash, saying it is for the Coast Guard. It is really for Iverson who will come to the site later and retrieve the stolen goods from Ellman's plane. During this time, Paula seduces Harry to keep him occupied. Delly eventually comes back to L.A. with Moseby, finding Quentin waiting for her at Arlene's home.

It is the last time Moseby sees Delly alive, with everyone at the house yelling at one another other while Harry drives away, not reflecting on the turmoil he has once again introduced into Delly's life.

Arlene gets Delly some movie extra work but she dies in a car crash during a stunt in which Ziegler was driving, who lived but was badly injured. Moseby views film footage of Quentin under the car before the stunt and begins to suspect Quentin murdered Delly. Moseby confronts Quentin and accuses him of killing Delly because she discovered he killed Ellman out of jealousy. They fight but Quentin escapes. Moseby then tells Ziegler he thinks Quentin and Iverson are in on something but he doesn't know what. Moseby goes back to the Keys to find out.

Moseby arrives at Iverson's charter business to find Quentin dead. Moseby then confronts Iverson who confesses to killing Quentin. Quentin thought Iverson killed Ellman to get a larger share of the smuggling proceeds, and Moseby had scared Quentin into thinking he was going to go down for Ellman's murder instead. Moseby struggles with Iverson and knocks him out, then is determined to finish things by having Paula help him locate the stolen artifacts.

They find the marker previously left, and while Paula is underwater, a seaplane strafes the boat and Harry is injured. The plane lands and sees Paula surface along with a large stone sculpture. The plane runs her down but then collides with the sculpture, kicking out its pontoons. The plane then flies into the boat and begins to sink. Harry tries to get a glimpse of the pilot from the diving window built into the boat's keel: it is Ziegler, the last person he ever suspected.

The movie ends with Harry unsuccessfully trying to steer the boat to shore - he succeeds only in going in circles.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Night Moves
	On the Road	Jeff Grace: Performer
	Josh	Jeff Grace: Performer
	Campgrounds and River	Jeff Grace: Performer
	Paranoia and Roadblock	Jeff Grace: Performer
	Ride to Dam	Jeff Grace: Performer
	Driver	Jeff Grace: Performer
	Heading Back	Jeff Grace: Performer
	Seeing Dena	Jeff Grace: Performer
	Headline	Jeff Grace: Performer
	Spying	Jeff Grace: Performer
	An Accident	Jeff Grace: Performer
	California	Jeff Grace: Performer
	End Titles	Jeff Grace: Performer

User reviews

Dorothy Moore

8/10

The use of music in key moments of the movie, such as the boating trip scene, adds depth and emotion to the characters' relationships and motivations, making the audience feel more connected to the story.

Ashley Carter

9/10

The use of music in Night Moves is masterful, creating a sense of unease and suspense that keeps the audience engaged throughout the film. The haunting melodies and subtle rhythms complement the plot twists and turns, adding an additional layer of intrigue to the story.

Linda Carter

7/10

The haunting melodies and subtle cues in the soundtrack of Night Moves create a memorable and immersive cinematic experience, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer long after the movie ends.

Laura Davis

7/10

The variety of musical styles and tones in the soundtrack of Night Moves keeps the audience engaged and interested, reflecting the complexity and twists of the plot.

Matthew Mitchell

8/10

The soundtrack of Night Moves perfectly captures the tense and mysterious atmosphere of the film, enhancing the suspense and intrigue of the storyline.

Laura Turner

6/10

The use of instrumental pieces in key moments of the movie helps to build suspense and keep the audience engaged.

John Hernandez

10/10

The soundtrack of Night Moves perfectly captures the tense and mysterious atmosphere of the film. Each track enhances the scenes and adds depth to the characters' emotions.

Jennifer Williams

5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Night Moves plays a crucial role in setting the tone and enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Stephanie Jackson

5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the complexities of the characters' emotions and motivations throughout the film.

George Anderson

5/10

The music enhances the tension and drama of the plot, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the story.

Paul Smith

6/10

The soundtrack of Night Moves perfectly captures the mysterious and suspenseful atmosphere of the film.

Daniel Young

5/10

The haunting melodies in certain scenes evoke a sense of foreboding and unease, adding depth to the narrative.

Elizabeth Clark

9/10

The soundtrack of Night Moves is a standout element of the film, showcasing the talent and creativity of the composers. The music not only sets the mood for each scene but also elevates the overall viewing experience, making it a memorable and immersive cinematic journey.