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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Cotton Club

Title in Italiano:

Cotton Club

Title in Português:

Cotton Club

Synopsis

The parallel and occasionally intersecting stories of Sandman Williams and Michael "Dixie" Dwyer, starting in 1928; the intersections mainly happen at the Cotton Club, a Harlem jazz club where the performers, like Sandman who has a dance routine with his brother Clay, are exclusively black and the patrons, like Dixie--personal musician (jazz cornetist and pianist) to married gangster Dutch Schultz whom he often accompanies to the club--are exclusively white.

Sandman's focus on advancing his and Clay's dance career together ends up taking a back seat and threatens their relationship altogether when Sandman meets and falls in love with club singer Lila Rose Oliver, a biracial woman with Broadway aspirations who can pass for either black or white depending on the situation but doesn't fit wholly into either world.

Dixie fell into Dutch's employ by chance and finds getting out difficult; he can't stomach the senseless killing around--and often initiated by--Dutch. Dixie gets into a passionate relationship with singer Vera Cicero, Dutch's girl-on-the-side who, unlike Dixie, can stomach being with Dutch to achieve her goal of owning her own club.

When the club's owner, Owney Madden--a gangster himself, with a heart of gold--offers Dixie a way out, Dixie tries to convince Vera that the life he can offer her is better than what she has with Dutch, and in the process keep from being hunted down by Dutch in what he would see as an act of betrayal.

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Play Title Artist
The Cotton Club
Drop Me Off In Harlem
Duke Ellington: Performer
Nick Kenny: Words
How Come You Love Me Like You Do?
Gene Austin: Writer
Nobody's Sweetheart
Girls of My Dreams
Creole Rhapsody
Ain't Misbehavin'
Smoke Rings
That's My Desire
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
East St.Louis Toodle-O
Cotton Club Stomp #1
Dinah
Creole Love Call
Bandana Babies
The Mooche
Singin' the Blues
When My Sugar Walks Down the Street
The Sheik of Araby
Cuban Holiday
Hot and Bothered
Ill Wind
Stormy Weather
Pardon Me Pretty Baby (Don't I Look Familiar to You?)
Diga Diga Doo
Pyramid
Black Beauty
Minnie The Moocher
Doin' the New Lowdown
Lady with the Fan
Jitterbug
Copper Colored Gal
Daybreak Express Medley
Cotton Club Stomp #2
Truckin'
Mood Indigo
Back Home Again In Indiana
Am I Blue?
Crazy Rhythm
Oh, You Beautiful Doll
Ring Dem Bells
Breakin' In A Pair of Shoes
Them There Eyes
I Want A Big Butter and Egg Man
It Must Be Love
Barbecue Bess
Singin' the Blues
Dorothy Fields: Performer
Pardon Me Pretty Baby (Don't I Look Familiar to You?)
Dorothy Fields: Performer
Trickeration
Dorothy Fields: Performer
Doin' the New Lowdown
Cab Calloway: Performer
Truckin'
Cab Calloway: Performer
Breakin' In A Pair of Shoes
Harry Akst: Performer
SIDE A: The Mooche
John Barry: Performer
Cotton Club Stomp II
John Barry: Performer
East St. Louis Toodle-O
John Barry: Performer
Truckin
John Barry: Performer
SIDE B: Ill Wind
John Barry: Performer
Cotton Club Stomp I
John Barry: Performer
Dixie Kidnaps Vera
John Barry: Performer
The Depression Hits / Best Beats Sandman
John Barry: Performer
JUKE BOX JURY: Hit and Miss
John Barry: Performer
BEAT GIRL: Beat Girl
John Barry: Performer
NEVERL LET GO: Never Let Go
John Barry: Performer
BEAT GIRL: Beat for Beatniks
John Barry: Performer
ORIGINAL MUSIC NOT FOR FILM: The Girl With The Sun In Her Hair
John Barry: Performer
DR. NO: The James Bond Theme (composed by Monty Norman, arranged by John Barry)
John Barry: Performer
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE: 007
John Barry: Performer
GOLDFINGER: Goldfinger
John Barry: Performer
Dawn Raid At Fort Knox
John Barry: Performer
ZULU: Theme / Isandhlwana
John Barry: Performer
Titles / News of the Massacre / Rorke's Drift Threatened
John Barry: Performer
Bromhead's Safari / Wagons Over
John Barry: Performer
You're All Going To Die
John Barry: Performer
First Zulu Appearance and Assault
John Barry: Performer
Durnford's Horses Arrive and Depart / The Third Assault
John Barry: Performer
Zulu's Final Appearance and Salute
John Barry: Performer
Men of Harlech / End Title
John Barry: Performer
SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON: Main Title / The Kidnap / The Ransom / End Title
John Barry: Performer
THUNDERBALL: Thunderball
John Barry: Performer
Fight On The Disco Volante / Finale
John Barry: Performer
THE IPCRESS FILE: A Man Alone
John Barry: Performer
THE KNACK.. AND HOW TO GET IT: The Knack... And How To Get It
John Barry: Performer
Disc Time:
John Barry: Performer
KING RAT: King Rat
John Barry: Performer
MISTER MOSES: Main Title / Moses in the River / An Elephant called Emily / The Dam / What Would I Do For laughs
John Barry: Performer
BORN FREE: Born Free
John Barry: Performer
THE WRONG BOX: The Wrong Box
John Barry: Performer
THE CHASE: The Chase
John Barry: Performer
THE QUILLER MEMORANDUM: Wednesday's Child
John Barry: Performer
YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE: You Only Live Twice
John Barry: Performer
The Wedding / James Bond Averts WW3 / Capsule In Space
John Barry: Performer
THE LION IN WINTER: The Lion In Winter
John Barry: Performer
Allons Gai Gai
John Barry: Performer
Richard's Joust / Geoffrey's Battle
John Barry: Performer
Chinon / Eleanor's Arrival
John Barry: Performer
Fanfare for Philip / The Great Hall Feast
John Barry: Performer
We're All Jungle Creatures
John Barry: Performer
DEADFALL: Romance for Guitar and Orchestra
John Barry: Performer
ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE: Escape From Piz Gloria / The Ski Chase
John Barry: Performer
We Have All The Time In The World
John Barry: Performer
MIDNIGHT COWBOY: Midnight Cowboy
John Barry: Performer
THE APPOINTMENT: The Appointment
John Barry: Performer
THE LAST VALLEY: Main Titles Part 1
John Barry: Performer
Entry into The Last Valley
John Barry: Performer
An Evening Song
John Barry: Performer
Vogel's Dream / The Last Valley
John Barry: Performer
A Christmas Song
John Barry: Performer
Death Of Captain / End Title
John Barry: Performer
Main Titles Part 2
John Barry: Performer
MONTE WALSH: The Good Times are Comin' / Sit Him High / Death of Martine
John Barry: Performer
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER: Diamonds Are Forever
John Barry: Performer
Mr. Kidd And Mr. Wint / Moon Buggy Ride
John Barry: Performer
WALKABOUT: Walkabout
John Barry: Performer
The Children
John Barry: Performer
Stranded
John Barry: Performer
Night in the Outback
John Barry: Performer
Survival Test / The Journey
John Barry: Performer
The Three of Us
John Barry: Performer
Together at Sunrise
John Barry: Performer
The Deserted Settlement / The Final Dance
John Barry: Performer
Back to Nature
John Barry: Performer
MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS: Vivre Et Mourir
John Barry: Performer
Elizabeth's Ride
John Barry: Performer
Main Theme
John Barry: Performer
Not Through My Realm
John Barry: Performer
Mary And Darnley
John Barry: Performer
This Way Mary - Mary's Theme
John Barry: Performer
THE PERSUADERS: The Persuaders
John Barry: Performer
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: Main Title / The Game's Afoot
John Barry: Performer
ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND: Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
John Barry: Performer
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN: The Man With The Golden Gun
John Barry: Performer
Slow Boat From China / Nick Nack / The Man With The Golden Gun
John Barry: Performer
THE DOVE: Main Theme / Hitchhike to Darwin / Sail the Summer Winds
John Barry: Performer
THE TAMARIND SEED: Play It Again
John Barry: Performer
LOVE AMONG THE RUINS: Love Among The Ruins
John Barry: Performer
ROBIN AND MARIAN: Robin And Marian
John Barry: Performer
The Ride to Sherwood / The Ride to Nottingham
John Barry: Performer
First Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
Second Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
John Bursts In / The End
John Barry: Performer
KING KONG: Prelude and Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
ELEANOR AND FRANKLIN: Eleanor And Franklin
John Barry: Performer
THE DEEP: The Deep
John Barry: Performer
THE BETSY: Main Title / Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
MOONRAKER: Moonraker
John Barry: Performer
Flight Into Space
John Barry: Performer
THE BLACK HOLE: The Black Hole
John Barry: Performer
HANOVER STREET: Hanover Street
John Barry: Performer
THE CORN IS GREEN: The Corn Is Green
John Barry: Performer
RAISE THE TITANIC: Raise The Titanic Prelude
John Barry: Performer
Main Title / The Mine Shaft
John Barry: Performer
To Cornwall / All That's Left (Memories Of The Titanic)
John Barry: Performer
The Titanic Uncovered
John Barry: Performer
Raise The Titanic / Deep Quest Saved
John Barry: Performer
Memories Of The Titanic
John Barry: Performer
SOMEWHERE IN TIME: Somewhere in Time
John Barry: Performer
BODY HEAT: Body Heat
John Barry: Performer
FRANCES: Frances
John Barry: Performer
HAMMETT: Hammett
John Barry: Performer
OCTOPUSSY: All Time High
John Barry: Performer
Bond Meets Octopussy / Bond Lookalike / The Palace Fight
John Barry: Performer
HIGH ROAD TO CHINA: Love Theme and End Title
John Barry: Performer
THE COTTON CLUB: The Cotton Club
John Barry: Performer
UNTIL SEPTEMBER: Until September
John Barry: Performer
A VIEW TO A KILL: Wine With Stacey / Fanfare / Snow Job
John Barry: Performer
OUT OF AFRICA: Out of Africa
John Barry: Performer
MY SISTER'S KEEPER: Suite
John Barry: Performer
THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS: End Title
John Barry: Performer
Air Bond / Necros Attacks
John Barry: Performer
DANCES WITH WOLVES: The John Dunbar Theme
John Barry: Performer
Two Socks Theme
John Barry: Performer
The Buffalo Hunt
John Barry: Performer
CHAPLIN: Chaplin
John Barry: Performer
INDECENT PROPOSAL: Indecent Proposal
John Barry: Performer
MOVIOLA: Moviola
John Barry: Performer
THE SPECIALIST: Main Title / Bogota 1984 / Did You Call Me?
John Barry: Performer
CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY: Cry The Beloved Country
John Barry: Performer
THE SCARLET LETTER: Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
MERCURY RISING: The Story Ends
John Barry: Performer
ENIGMA: Theme
John Barry: Performer
King Kong - Prelude
John Barry: Performer
The Adventures of Robin Hood - Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
Alexander Nevsky
John Barry: Performer
Wuthering Heights - Cathy's Theme
John Barry: Performer
The Sea Hawk - Suite
John Barry: Performer
The Thief of Bagdad - The Love of the Princess
John Barry: Performer
The Mark of Zorro - Overture
John Barry: Performer
Laura
John Barry: Performer
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
John Barry: Performer
War of the Worlds - Main Title / Prelude
John Barry: Performer
Prince Valiant - Prelude
John Barry: Performer
The Caine Mutiny - March
John Barry: Performer
To Catch A Thief - Suite
John Barry: Performer
The Vikings - Finale
John Barry: Performer
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Moon River
John Barry: Performer
The Guns of Navarone - The Legend of Navarone
John Barry: Performer
El Cid - Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
Dr. No - The James Bond Theme
John Barry: Performer
How The West Was Won - Prelude
John Barry: Performer
Dr. Strangelove - The Bomb Run
John Barry: Performer
The Longest Day - March
John Barry: Performer
Hatari - Baby Elephant Walk
John Barry: Performer
The Sandpiper
John Barry: Performer
The Thomas Crown Affair
John Barry: Performer
Romeo & Juliet - Suite
John Barry: Performer
2001: A Space Odyssey - Also Sprach Zarathustra
John Barry: Performer
Once Upon A Time in the West - Main with the Harmonica
John Barry: Performer
Ryan's Daughter - Suite
John Barry: Performer
Summer of '42 - The Summer Knows
John Barry: Performer
Last Tango in Paris
John Barry: Performer
The Godfather - The Godfather Waltz
John Barry: Performer
The Godfather - Speak Softly Love
John Barry: Performer
The Way We Were
John Barry: Performer
Papillon - Out to Sea / Main Theme
John Barry: Performer
The Deer Hunter - Vacatina
John Barry: Performer
Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Finale
John Barry: Performer
Body Heat
John Barry: Performer
Excalibur - O Fortuna from Carmina Burana
John Barry: Performer
The Right Stuff - Finale
John Barry: Performer
The Cotton Club - Main Theme
John Barry: Performer
Jean De Florette - Theme
John Barry: Performer
Lethal Weapon - Meet Martin Riggs
John Barry: Performer
Batman - Suite
John Barry: Performer
Ghost - Unchained Melody
John Barry: Performer
Basic Instinct - Theme
John Barry: Performer
Prince of Tides - Main Title
John Barry: Performer
Last of the Mohicans - Main Theme
John Barry: Performer
The Bodyguard - Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
Il Postino - Theme / The Bicycle
John Barry: Performer
Braveheart - End Titles
John Barry: Performer
Apollo 13 - Main Title
John Barry: Performer
Independence Day - Finale
John Barry: Performer
The English Patient - As Far as Florence / Rupert Bear
John Barry: Performer
Titanic - Take Her to Sea, Mr. Murdoch
John Barry: Performer
Saving Private Ryan - Hymn to the Fallen
John Barry: Performer
The Mask of Zorro - Suite
John Barry: Performer
Zulu Main Theme / Isandhiwana 1879
John Barry: Performer
News Of The Massacre / Rorke's Drift Threatened
John Barry: Performer
Bromhead's Safari / Wagon's Over
John Barry: Performer
"You're All Going To Die!"
John Barry: Performer
March Of The "Men Of Harlech"
John Barry: Performer
"Men Of Harlech" / End Title
John Barry: Performer
The Girl With The Sun In Her Hair (Music From The SUNSILK TV Commercial)
John Barry: Performer
Suite from The Specialist (Main Title / Bogota 1984 / You Bastard, How Do You Feel, Better? / "Did You Call Me?&quo
John Barry: Performer
Suite from The Cotton Club (The Depression Hits / Best Beats Sandman / The Cotton Club)
John Barry: Performer
March (from King Rat)
John Barry: Performer
Suite from The Tamarind Seed (Play It Again / The Accident / Double Agent / End Credits)
John Barry: Performer
The Last Valley - Main Theme
John Barry: Performer
Love Among The Ruins
John Barry: Performer
Mercury Rising - The Story Ends
John Barry: Performer
Midnight Cowboy - Florida Fantasy
John Barry: Performer
King Kong - Prelude & Love Theme
John Barry: Performer
Frances - Theme
John Barry: Performer
My Sister's Keeper - Suite
John Barry: Performer
Hammett
John Barry: Performer
Dances With Wolves - The Buffalo Hunt
John Barry: Performer
The Deep - Theme
John Barry: Performer
Suite from Mister Moses (Main Title / Moses In The River / An Elephant Called Emily / The Dam / "What Would I Do Fo
John Barry: Performer
Out of Africa
John Barry: Performer
Midnight Cowboy
John Barry: Performer
Somewhere In Time
John Barry: Performer
Mary, Queen of Scots
John Barry: Performer
Born Free
John Barry: Performer
Dances With Wolves
John Barry: Performer
Chaplin
John Barry: Performer
The Cotton Club
John Barry: Performer
Walkabout
John Barry: Performer
Frances
John Barry: Performer
We Have All The Time In The World (from On Her Majesty's Secret Service)
John Barry: Performer
Moviola
John Barry: Performer
Mannix
John Barry: Performer
Bullitt
John Barry: Performer
Enter The Dragon Suite
John Barry: Performer
James Bond Theme
John Barry: Performer
The Fox
John Barry: Performer
Concorde : Airport 79
John Barry: Performer
Dirty Harry Suite (Contrebasse : Kyle Eastwood)
John Barry: Performer
The Cincinnati Kid
John Barry: Performer
Rollercoaster Park Theme
John Barry: Performer
Cotton Club (Echoes Of Duke Ellington)
John Barry: Performer
The Plot (Mission : Impossible)
John Barry: Performer
Mission : Impossible Et Reprise Finale
John Barry: Performer

User reviews

Betty Adams
5/10

The Cotton Club's soundtrack perfectly captures the essence of the 1920s jazz era, with its lively and energetic tunes that transport the listener to the vibrant atmosphere of the Harlem nightclub. The music brings to life the parallel stories of Sandman and Dixie, adding depth and emotion to their intertwining narratives.

Stephanie Nelson
2/10

The soundtrack of The Cotton Club did not effectively capture the essence of the time period and setting, feeling disconnected from the storylines of Sandman Williams and Michael Dixie Dwyer. The music failed to evoke the vibrant energy of the Harlem jazz scene and the complexities of the characters' relationships.

Mark Lee
7/10

The vocal performances in The Cotton Club are exceptional, bringing emotional depth and authenticity to the characters' struggles and triumphs as they navigate the complexities of their relationships and aspirations.

Emily Allen
7/10

The soundtrack of The Cotton Club beautifully captures the essence of the 1920s jazz scene in Harlem, transporting listeners to a bygone era of musical brilliance and cultural vibrancy.

Nancy Hall
8/10

The music in The Cotton Club effectively sets the mood for the parallel and intersecting stories of Sandman Williams and Michael Dixie Dwyer, adding depth and emotion to their narrative arcs.

William Green
8/10

The musical arrangements in the film are top-notch, with each track enhancing the overall cinematic experience and creating a rich tapestry of sound that complements the storytelling.

Donna Thomas
5/10

On the other hand, some may find the soundtrack of The Cotton Club to be somewhat repetitive and predictable, lacking in innovation and originality. While the music sets the mood for the film effectively, it may not stand out as a memorable or groundbreaking soundtrack that leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

Ashley Williams
7/10

The songs in The Cotton Club are not only entertaining but also serve to underscore the themes of love, ambition, and betrayal that drive the characters' actions and decisions.

Jennifer Lopez
8/10

The use of jazz music in the film enhances the authenticity of the setting, immersing the audience in the world of the Cotton Club and the complex relationships that unfold within its walls.

James Turner
8/10

The soundtrack skillfully blends different musical styles, from energetic dance numbers to soulful ballads, showcasing the diversity and talent of the performers featured in the film.

Elizabeth Garcia
8/10

The music in The Cotton Club is not merely background noise but a crucial element that drives the narrative forward, providing insight into the characters' motivations and inner conflicts.

Timothy Johnson
8/10

The soundtrack of The Cotton Club showcases the talents of both established and up-and-coming artists, highlighting the enduring legacy of jazz music and its impact on American culture.

Matthew Johnson
7/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Cotton Club is a masterful blend of music and storytelling, creating a dynamic and immersive auditory experience that elevates the film to new heights of artistic achievement.

Melissa Taylor
4/10

The choice of songs in the soundtrack often felt generic and uninspired, lacking the depth and emotional resonance needed to enhance the narrative of the film. The musical cues did not effectively underscore the tension and drama of the intersecting stories, leaving a sense of missed opportunities for impactful storytelling through the music.