The Engineer is a 2023 American action-thriller directed by Danny A. Abeckaser and written by Kosta Kondilopoulos. Set in Israel during the mid-1990s, it dramatizes the manhunt for Yahya Ayyash, the Hamas bombmaker nicknamed “The Engineer.” The film was released on August 18, 2023, and stars Emile Hirsch, Robert Davi, and Abeckaser himself.
Quick Facts
| Composer(s) | Lionel Cohen |
| Release Date | August 18, 2023 (United States) |
| Genre | Action, Thriller |
| Studio/Network | Independent theatrical/VOD release |
| Where to Stream | Digital rental/purchase platforms |
| Soundtrack Album | The Engineer (Original Score) by Lionel Cohen — released August 25, 2023 |
Who Composed The Engineer Soundtrack?
Lionel Cohen composed the score for The Engineer. A Los Angeles-based composer born in France and raised in Canada, Cohen has scored numerous independent films for studios including Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Saban Films, and Vertical Entertainment. His other credits include Mob Town, First We Take Brooklyn, Feral State, and Blackjack: The Jackie Ryan Story.
The Engineer Soundtrack — Every Song (by Scene)
| Track / Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| Look Into the Camera | Lionel Cohen |
| Ready to Die | Lionel Cohen |
| God is Great | Lionel Cohen |
| She’s Been Identified | Lionel Cohen |
| Getting Back to Work | Lionel Cohen |
| A Second Bomber | Lionel Cohen |
| Zero Exposure | Lionel Cohen |
| Smugglers Make My Balls Itch | Lionel Cohen |
| Hookah Radio Music | Lionel Cohen |
| You Don’t Like Jokes? | Lionel Cohen |
| Target Confirmed | Lionel Cohen |
| That’s Why We’re Here | Lionel Cohen |
| You Are Dead Men | Lionel Cohen |
| How to Make Bombs | Lionel Cohen |
| Eyes on the Backdoor | Lionel Cohen |
| A Moment to Think | Lionel Cohen |
| A Message Is Sent to Our People | Lionel Cohen |
| I Need Your Discretion | Lionel Cohen |
| He’s Here | Lionel Cohen |
| We Plant a Bomb in His Phone | Lionel Cohen |
| Now We Wait | Lionel Cohen |
| It Could’ve Been Anything | Lionel Cohen |
| Let’s Get a Closer Look | Lionel Cohen |
| Be Very Careful | Lionel Cohen |
| It’s Ringing | Lionel Cohen |
| It’s the Engineer | Lionel Cohen |
| They Killed Ayyash | Lionel Cohen |
| It’s Done, It’s Over | Lionel Cohen |
| Fighting Ghosts | Lionel Cohen |
Two licensed songs also appear in the film outside the score: “Walking in My Sleep” by Honey Riot plays as Levi and Avi reconnect in Tel Aviv, and “In the Sea” by The Walkmen plays as Avi and Levi head to the beach to brief Gili on the operation.
Where to Stream
The Engineer (Original Score) by Lionel Cohen is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube. The film itself is available on digital rental and purchase platforms. Browse more true-story thriller scores on our movie soundtrack hub.
Cast
The Engineer stars Emile Hirsch, Robert Davi, Angel Bonanni, Tzachi Halevy, Yarden Toussia-Cohen, Stefanie Yunger, and director Danny A. Abeckaser in a supporting role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Engineer soundtrack?
Lionel Cohen composed the score, released as The Engineer (Original Score) on August 25, 2023.
What is The Engineer about?
The Engineer dramatizes the real-life manhunt for Yahya Ayyash, the Hamas bombmaker known as “The Engineer,” who orchestrated a series of suicide bombings in Israel during the mid-1990s.
Are there any licensed songs in The Engineer besides the score?
Yes. “Walking in My Sleep” by Honey Riot and “In the Sea” by The Walkmen both appear in key scenes alongside Lionel Cohen’s original score.
When was The Engineer released?
The Engineer was released on August 18, 2023, in the United States.
Where can I listen to The Engineer soundtrack?
The Engineer (Original Score) is streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
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