Quiz Show Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.50/10 from 74000 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Quiz Show (El dilema)

Title in Italiano:

Quiz Show

Title in Português:

Quiz Show

Title in Français:

Quiz Show

Title in Türk:

Şike

Title in Deutsch:

Quiz Show

Synopsis

In 1958 when television quiz shows ruled the airwaves, Charles Van Doren was the wildly popular champion of a successful TV show called "Twenty-One."

A national celebrity who appeared on the covers of both "Time" and "Life" magazines, Van Doren was an American folk hero.

Week after week audiences tuned in to watch as Van Doren, a popular English instructor at Columbia University and the product of one of America's most renowned literary families, seemed to draw from his vast knowledge the correct answers to obscure questions.

His charming presence seduced 50 million people into believing him.

But the truth is, viewers were fooled and saw only what the network and program's producers wanted them to see.

Then someone pulled the plug.

When disgruntled contestant Herbie Stempel charged that the quiz game was a fraud, Congressional investigator Richard Goodwin uncovered the facts that exposed the deception, and sent shock waves reverberating across America.

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Quiz Show
MACK THE KNIFE
Bobby Darin: Performer
Kurt Weill: Writer
DANCING IN THE DARK
Arthur Schwartz: Writer
MORITAT
Kurt Weill: Writer
Lyle Lovett: Performer
Moritat (Lyle Lovett)
Mark Isham: Performer
The World's Smartest Man
Mark Isham: Performer
The Oversight Blues
Mark Isham: Performer
The Underdog
Mark Isham: Performer
Your Secret's Safe With Me
Mark Isham: Performer
Hunting In Your Underwear
Mark Isham: Performer
On The Shoulders Of Life
Mark Isham: Performer
Books And Learning
Mark Isham: Performer
A Chance Is What I'm Giving You
Mark Isham: Performer
The Committee Calls
Mark Isham: Performer
The Word Is Bluffing
Mark Isham: Performer
Television On Trial
Mark Isham: Performer
Everything Has Its Price
Mark Isham: Performer
Hoffa End Credits
David Newman: Performer
RTA Riot & Wake
David Newman: Performer
Truck Talk
David Newman: Performer
Trucker Salute
David Newman: Performer
Ride to the RTA
David Newman: Performer
This Man's Going to Be President
David Newman: Performer
Hoffa Trailer
David Newman: Performer
First Transition
David Newman: Performer
Billy Flynn
David Newman: Performer
Jimmy Goes to Jail
David Newman: Performer
Meeting the Mafia
David Newman: Performer
Loading Dock Riot
David Newman: Performer
Going to Jail
David Newman: Performer
Bobby's Cell
David Newman: Performer
Ants At a Picnic
David Newman: Performer
Mob Negotiations
David Newman: Performer
Jimmy's Last Ride
David Newman: Performer
The World's Smartest Man
Mark Isham: Performer
Your Secret's Safe With Me
Mark Isham: Performer
A Chance Is What I'm Giving You
Mark Isham: Performer
This Man's Going to Be President
David Newman: Performer
Bobby's Cell
David Newman: Performer
Jimmy's Last Ride
David Newman: Performer

User reviews

Thomas Davis
8/10

The soundtrack of Quiz Show truly captures the essence of the era in which the film is set, transporting the listener back to the 1950s television quiz show craze.

Joshua King
7/10

The music perfectly complements the tension and drama of the storyline, enhancing the viewing experience and immersing the audience in the scandalous events unfolding on screen.

Daniel Lewis
5/10

The use of period-appropriate jazz and orchestral music enhances the authenticity of the setting and time period portrayed in the film.

Matthew Harris
6/10

The musical score subtly underscores the tension and moral dilemmas faced by the characters involved in the quiz show scandal.

Susan King
6/10

The soundtrack of Quiz Show effectively captures the nostalgic atmosphere of the 1950s television era.

Andrew Moore
10/10

The soundtrack of Quiz Show perfectly captures the tension and intrigue of the scandal surrounding Charles Van Doren and the rigged quiz show. The music enhances the suspense and keeps the audience engaged throughout the film.

Donald Jackson
9/10

The use of period-appropriate music in Quiz Show transports the viewer back to the 1950s, adding an authentic touch to the storytelling. The nostalgic melodies evoke a sense of nostalgia and immerse the audience in the era of television quiz shows.

Daniel Martin
10/10

The soundtrack of Quiz Show effectively complements the emotional depth of the characters and the moral dilemmas they face. The music underscores the ethical complexities of the story and enhances the audience's connection to the characters' struggles and choices.

Emily Martinez
6/10

The soundtrack expertly conveys the sense of manipulation and deception that was pervasive in the world of television quiz shows during that time.

David Taylor
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Quiz Show contributes significantly to the overall viewing experience, immersing the audience in the intrigue and drama of the story.

John Lewis
7/10

The skillful use of period-appropriate music in Quiz Show helps to evoke a sense of nostalgia and authenticity, making the audience feel like they are witnessing the events firsthand.

Betty Moore
6/10

The music complements the narrative arc of the film, enhancing the emotional impact of key scenes and revelations.