[4] The opening theme music is notable for its combination of jazz orchestration with a straightforward rock 'n roll beat.

Mancini stated: The Peter Gunn title theme actually derives more from rock and roll than from jazz.

It was sustained throughout the piece, giving it a sinister effect, with some frightened saxophone sounds and some shouting brass.

[6] The theme from Peter Gunn has been featured in the films The Blues Brothers, Sixteen Candles, and The Lion King 1½.

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