The Infiltrator soundtrack: A definitive guide to all songs in the movie

The Infiltrator is a 2016 American biographical crime drama by Brad Furman and written by his mother Ellen Brown Furman. Set in the rough world of drug cartels and undercover agents in the 1980s, the movie follows U.S. Customs agent Robert Mazur. He goes undercover as “Bob Musella” to expose the money-laundering operations of drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Mazur gets high-ranking cartel members to trust him by using a complicated web of lies, which helps bring down Escobar's financial empire and exposes fraud in the banking system. The story shows how dangerous and morally tough it is to work as a spy.

The cast is led by Bryan Cranston as Robert Mazur, delivering a powerful portrayal of the determined agent. Diane Kruger stars as fellow undercover agent Kathy Ertz, while John Leguizamo brings energy as Mazur’s partner, Emir Abreu. Benjamin Bratt plays the suave cartel contact Roberto Alcaino, while Amy Ryan appears as Mazur’s supportive wife, Evelyn.

Currently streaming on Netflix, The Infiltrator soundtrack is essential to the film, featuring legendary artists and unique compositions. Each track, its creator and its significance in the film, along with a plot summary and where to stream it, are listed here.

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Exploring The Infiltrator soundtrack and its guide

• Tom Sawyer – Written by Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart & Pye Dubois; Performed by Rush
• Kiss Off – Written by Gordon Gano; Performed by Violent Femmes
• Lucky Lou – Written and Performed by Jody Williams
• Papa Upa - El Mesias - El Patillero – Written by F.R. Machuca; Performed by KnightsBridge
• I'm Controlled by Your Love – Written by Clarence Reid, Johnny Pearsall, & Willie Clarke; Performed by Helene Smith
• Pusherman – Written and Performed by Curtis Mayfield
• Brothers on the Slide – Written by Basil Swabe & Julian Chapman; Performed by Cymande
• I Can't Wait (Re-Record) – Written by Jamie Dunlap (as John Smith); Performed by Nu Shooz
• Am I a Good Man – Written by Willie Clarke; Performed by Them Two
• Everybody Knows – Written by Leonard Cohen & Sharon Robinson; Performed by Leonard Cohen
• Heavy Loss – Written by Allyce Engelson & Luke Mertz; Performed by Motion Cntrl
• Alcaino's Dinner – Written and Performed by Bernd Schoenhart
• La Vida Es Muy Bonita – Written by Paulino Salgado; Performed by Batata y Su Rumba Palenquera
• Que Nadie Sepa Mi Sufrir – Music by Angel Cabral, Lyrics by Enrique Dizeo; Performed by Liv Perkins
• Eminence Front – Written by Pete Townshend; Performed by The Who
• I'm Going to Miss Bob Musella (uncredited) – Performed by Chris Hajian
• Santeria (uncredited) – Performed by Chris Hajian

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The Infiltrator: What is the movie about?

Bryan Cranston plays Robert Mazur, who has to hide his identity as "Bob Musella" to join Pablo Escobar's notorious drug cartel. He gets to know high-ranking cartel members and becomes a trusted insider in the money-laundering networks.

To find out how the cartel and the Bank of Credit and Commerce International work, Mazur has to balance the dangerous double life of an undercover agent, juggling trust and betrayal. Part of Escobar's empire falls because of his work, which also reveals the secret money networks that support the drug trade.

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Where to watch The Infiltrator?

These are the major streaming services where you can find The Infiltrator. It's available on Apple TV, Netflix and Prime Video.

On both Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home, one can rent movies or buy them. There are also free streaming options for this thrilling thriller, like Hoopla, Plex and Plex Channel.

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The Infiltrator soundtrack deepens the film’s 1980s ambience with iconic tracks that amplify the suspense of Mazur’s journey. This guide lets fans revisit the music, enhancing the film's impact and capturing the essence of its gripping narrative.