Fast Charlie Soundtrack (2023): Directed by Phillip Noyce and written by Richard Wenk, Fast Charlie is an American action thriller based on Victor Gischler’s 2001 novel Gun Monkeys. The film follows Charlie Swift (Pierce Brosnan), a longtime fixer for aging mob boss Stan Mullen (James Caan), who is pulled into a bloody turf war after a botched job destroys the body he was hired to identify — forcing him to team up with taxidermist Marcie Kramer (Morena Baccarin) against a rival crime boss. Fast Charlie holds a notable place in film history as James Caan’s final film role before his death in July 2022. The score comes from composer Fil Eisler.
Quick Facts
| Director | Phillip Noyce |
| Writer | Richard Wenk |
| Based On | Gun Monkeys (2001 novel) by Victor Gischler |
| Cast | Pierce Brosnan, Morena Baccarin, James Caan, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Toby Huss, Sharon Gless |
| Genre | Action, Thriller, Crime |
| Release Date | December 8, 2023 (United States); premiered October 7, 2023 at Mill Valley Film Festival |
| Studio / Distributor | Vertical Entertainment |
| Composer | Fil Eisler |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
Who Composed The Fast Charlie Soundtrack?
Fil Eisler composed the score for Fast Charlie. Eisler is an award-winning film and television composer whose credits include Fox’s Empire, Lifetime’s Peabody Award-winning UnReal, Bravo’s Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, and Showtime’s Shameless, along with film scores for Proud Mary and How to Be Single. He’s received the World Soundtrack Awards New Discovery honor and multiple BMI Awards. Before scoring, Eisler worked as a touring musician for artists including Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue — a background that shows in the propulsive, rhythm-driven cues he built for this hitman thriller.
Every Song (Fast Charlie Score Album)
Fast Charlie doesn’t feature a licensed-song soundtrack — it’s a score-only production. The 26-track album, Fast Charlie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), released digitally on December 8, 2023 via Filmtrax, contains all-original cues by Fil Eisler:
- Fast Charlie (Opening Titles) – 1:53
- The Car Graveyard – 1:43
- Boston Creme – 2:30
- Don’t Call Me Donut – 2:04
- Garage Assassins – 0:52
- Under Attack – 3:25
- Charlie and Stan – 1:15
- Driving to the Scrapyard (Beggar’s Theme) – 3:29
- Celine – 2:23
- The Freak – 1:14
- Don’t Wrestle With a Pig – 1:25
- Long Billed Woodcock – 1:42
- Sal’s Offer – 1:50
- Hotel Fight – 3:39
- Teach Me a Lesson – 1:42
- Mr Kramer’s Room – 1:37
- Sell By Date – 3:11
- House Memories – 1:59
- Mavis – 1:58
- Too Late – 1:17
- Mustang – 1:42
- Beautiful Dream – 1:46
- Get Deceased – 1:34
- Race to the Junkyard – 4:58
- Mr Green – 2:35
- Pull the Trigger Charlie (End Title) – 2:35
Where to Stream Fast Charlie
The Fast Charlie score album is available on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and SoundCloud. The film itself has found a wide streaming audience on Netflix after its theatrical run. For more crime-thriller scores, check our movie soundtrack hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Fast Charlie soundtrack?
Fil Eisler, known for Empire and UnReal, composed the original score for Fast Charlie.
What novel is Fast Charlie based on?
Fast Charlie is based on Victor Gischler’s 2001 novel Gun Monkeys, later reissued under the title Fast Charlie to match the film.
Was Fast Charlie James Caan’s last film?
Yes. Fast Charlie is James Caan’s final film role; he died in July 2022, before the film’s 2023 release, playing mob boss Stan Mullen.
Does Fast Charlie have any licensed songs?
No, Fast Charlie is a score-only soundtrack. All 26 tracks on the official album are original instrumental cues composed by Fil Eisler.
Where can I watch Fast Charlie?
Fast Charlie is widely available to stream on Netflix, and can also be rented or purchased digitally on Prime Video and Apple TV.
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