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Remake of
My Best Friend's Birthday (1987)
(Short)
References
His Girl Friday (1940)
Drexl's line "That makes us practically related" is taken from this film.
Drexl's line "That makes us practically related" is taken from this film.
Casablanca (1942)
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick and Floyd's apartment.
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick and Floyd's apartment.
Knock on Any Door (1949)
Nick Romano says, "Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking corpse." Clarence says that same line a few times when referring to Elvis and his movies.
Nick Romano says, "Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking corpse." Clarence says that same line a few times when referring to Elvis and his movies.
Highway 301 (1950)
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick & Floyd's apartment.
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick & Floyd's apartment.
Fear and Desire (1953)
Mentioned by title when Clarence is talking to Lee on the phone.
Mentioned by title when Clarence is talking to Lee on the phone.
Jailhouse Rock (1957)
Clarence mentions this film during his "I'd fuck Elvis" speech.
Clarence mentions this film during his "I'd fuck Elvis" speech.
Rio Bravo (1959)
Mentioned in Clarence's "That's a Movie" speech.
Mentioned in Clarence's "That's a Movie" speech.
The Misfits (1961)
Alabama paraphrases Clark Gable's character when she says "that's the way it goes, but don't forget, it goes the other way too."
Alabama paraphrases Clark Gable's character when she says "that's the way it goes, but don't forget, it goes the other way too."
Palm Springs Weekend (1963)
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick and Floyd's apartment.
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick and Floyd's apartment.
Act One (1963)
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick and Floyd's apartment.
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick and Floyd's apartment.
My Blood Runs Cold (1965)
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick & Floyd's apartment.
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick & Floyd's apartment.
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
The film's title is used repeatedly as a code name for the large cocaine stash, in reference to the film's epic length.
The film's title is used repeatedly as a code name for the large cocaine stash, in reference to the film's epic length.
Star Trek (1966)
(TV Series)
When Dick mentions his 'T.J. Hooker' audition, Clarence asks "Did you meet Captain Kirk?"
When Dick mentions his 'T.J. Hooker' audition, Clarence asks "Did you meet Captain Kirk?"
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Mentioned in Clarence's "That's a Movie" speech.
Mentioned in Clarence's "That's a Movie" speech.
Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967)
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick & Floyd's apartment.
A poster of this film is seen on the wall of Dick & Floyd's apartment.
Bullitt (1968)
Clarence says "We now return to Bullitt, already in progress." as he speeds off in his cadillac.
Clarence says "We now return to Bullitt, already in progress." as he speeds off in his cadillac.
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
Performance (1970)
The confrontation between Gary Oldman and Christian Slater made the same way as the confrontation between Mick Jagger and James Fox
The confrontation between Gary Oldman and Christian Slater made the same way as the confrontation between Mick Jagger and James Fox
The Partridge Family (1970)
(TV Series)
The Partridge Family is briefly mentioned between Clarence & Alabama.
The Partridge Family is briefly mentioned between Clarence & Alabama.
The Last Picture Show (1971)
Clarence's line "Beer's about all I ever eat" is taken from 'The Last Picture Show'.
Clarence's line "Beer's about all I ever eat" is taken from 'The Last Picture Show'.
Women in Cages (1971)
Alabama's name is taken from the name of Pam Grier's character in this film. In the script, Clarence says Alabama's name "sounds like a Pam Grier movie".
Alabama's name is taken from the name of Pam Grier's character in this film. In the script, Clarence says Alabama's name "sounds like a Pam Grier movie".
The Getaway (1972)
The Mack (1973)
Is the film Drexl has on when Clarence confronts him.
Is the film Drexl has on when Clarence confronts him.
Badlands (1973)
Alabama's opening voiceover is inspired by dialogue from 'Badlands', as well as the "lovers-on-the-lam" story as a whole. Hans Zimmer's score is an homage to Carl Orff's Badlands score.
Alabama's opening voiceover is inspired by dialogue from 'Badlands', as well as the "lovers-on-the-lam" story as a whole. Hans Zimmer's score is an homage to Carl Orff's Badlands score.
The Streetfighter (1974)
Is one of the kung-fu triple bill movies Clarence goes to see.
Is one of the kung-fu triple bill movies Clarence goes to see.
Return of the Street Fighter (1974)
Is one of the kung-fu triple bill movies Clarence goes to see.
Is one of the kung-fu triple bill movies Clarence goes to see.
Mr. Majestyk (1974)
Drexl calls Clarence "Mr. Majestyk".
Drexl calls Clarence "Mr. Majestyk".
Sister Street Fighter (1974)
Is one of the kung-fu triple bill movies Clarence goes to see.
Is one of the kung-fu triple bill movies Clarence goes to see.
Taxi Driver (1976)
A mafioso quotes the "You talkin' to me?" monologue.
A mafioso quotes the "You talkin' to me?" monologue.
The Gauntlet (1977)
Alabama pounds on Clarence's chest, screaming "don't you die on me" after he is shot by a cop, the same as Gus to Ben in "The Gauntlet"
Alabama pounds on Clarence's chest, screaming "don't you die on me" after he is shot by a cop, the same as Gus to Ben in "The Gauntlet"
Who'll Stop the Rain (1978)
The whole hotel room drug deal/shoot-out is stolen from Who'll Stop the Rain
The whole hotel room drug deal/shoot-out is stolen from Who'll Stop the Rain
The Deer Hunter (1978)
Mentioned in Clarence's "That's a Movie" speech.
Mentioned in Clarence's "That's a Movie" speech.
Mad Max (1979)
Mentioned in Clarence's "That's a Movie" speech.
Mentioned in Clarence's "That's a Movie" speech.
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Mentioned by Clarence when he's talking to Lee.
Mentioned by Clarence when he's talking to Lee.
T.J. Hooker (1982)
(TV Series)
Is the show Dick Ritchie is auditioning for a part in.
Is the show Dick Ritchie is auditioning for a part in.
Vamp (1986)
"Hello Babbbbbbby!"
"Hello Babbbbbbby!"
Blue Velvet (1986)
A line is said in True Romance ("No thanks? What does that mean?") that is meant to reference Blue Velvet. The actor that says that line in this film (Dennis Hopper) is also in True Romance.
A line is said in True Romance ("No thanks? What does that mean?") that is meant to reference Blue Velvet. The actor that says that line in this film (Dennis Hopper) is also in True Romance.
Platoon (1986)
dialogue
dialogue
Batman (1989)
Wild at Heart (1990)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Drexl uses the phrase, "from a diddled-eyed Joe to a damned if I know" which was also used by the Mr. Orange's mentor in Reservoir Dogs (1992), also written by Quentin Tarantino.
Drexl uses the phrase, "from a diddled-eyed Joe to a damned if I know" which was also used by the Mr. Orange's mentor in Reservoir Dogs (1992), also written by Quentin Tarantino.
Referenced in
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Fabienne says, "Any time of day is a good time for pie." Alabama also says this in True Romance, also written by Quentin Tarantino.
Fabienne says, "Any time of day is a good time for pie." Alabama also says this in True Romance, also written by Quentin Tarantino.
Charlie Rose: Quentin Tarantino (1994)
(TV Episode)
Title is mentioned during interview.
Title is mentioned during interview.
Empire of the Censors (1995)
(TV Movie)
Video case is shown.
Video case is shown.
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Tromeo and Juliet (1996)
Tatoos
Tatoos
Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)
Jackie Brown (1997)
Ordell's line 'A pot to piss in or a window to throw it out." is first heard in 'True Romance'.
Ordell's line 'A pot to piss in or a window to throw it out." is first heard in 'True Romance'.
The Truman Show (1998)
Clay Pigeons (1998)
Enemy of the State (1998)
The ending involves a climactic shootout between the law and the mafia, with the protagonist caught in between, just as featured in "True Romance", also directed by Tony Scott and also featuring Tom Sizemore, as a mobster instead of an FBI agent
The ending involves a climactic shootout between the law and the mafia, with the protagonist caught in between, just as featured in "True Romance", also directed by Tony Scott and also featuring Tom Sizemore, as a mobster instead of an FBI agent
Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller (1998)
The bar Krüger takes Maria to is called "True Romance".
The bar Krüger takes Maria to is called "True Romance".
Human Traffic (1999)
A poster is visible in Jip's bedroom.
A poster is visible in Jip's bedroom.
Random Acts of Violence (1999)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
6ixtynin9 (1999)
The plot is similar to the one in True Romance, where Clarence finds cocaine and gangsters try to get it back
The plot is similar to the one in True Romance, where Clarence finds cocaine and gangsters try to get it back
High Fidelity (2000)
Charlie's Angels (2000)
Mongoland (2001)
is mentioned in conversation
is mentioned in conversation
One Night at McCool's (2001)
Lammbock (2001)
Stefan talks about sucking the dick of Memet Scholl. He says if he should ever suck a dick, it should be the dick of Scholl. This is a reference to the first scene in True Romance, where Clarence says, if he ever fucked a man, it should have been Elvis.
Stefan talks about sucking the dick of Memet Scholl. He says if he should ever suck a dick, it should be the dick of Scholl. This is a reference to the first scene in True Romance, where Clarence says, if he ever fucked a man, it should have been Elvis.
Zoolander (2001)
El Rey ha muerto (2001)
(Short)
Dialogue with comedian
Dialogue with comedian
Shooters (2002)
The character Charlie is a rip-off of Gary Oldman's character Drexl from True Romance; the appearence is the same, including the scar, and some of the lines are very similar as well.
The character Charlie is a rip-off of Gary Oldman's character Drexl from True Romance; the appearence is the same, including the scar, and some of the lines are very similar as well.
Jackie Brown: How It Went Down (2002)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Pulp Fiction: The Facts (2002)
(Video)
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Walkentalk (2003)
(Short)
Chris introduces himself with the Vincent Coccotti speedh
Chris introduces himself with the Vincent Coccotti speedh
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
The Bride wear's Clarence's gold Elvis glasses.
The Bride wear's Clarence's gold Elvis glasses.
Grace and the Storm (2004)
A few allusions to True Romance: both films are love stories centered around drug deals. Both films feature a scene in which one character holds another at gunpoint and tries to "bluff" him into revealing his loyalty. Grace and the Storm even uses a line of dialogue from True Romance in the same context, when Rich asks Pipe, "how much you got?" Pipe replies "enough to get you high."
A few allusions to True Romance: both films are love stories centered around drug deals. Both films feature a scene in which one character holds another at gunpoint and tries to "bluff" him into revealing his loyalty. Grace and the Storm even uses a line of dialogue from True Romance in the same context, when Rich asks Pipe, "how much you got?" Pipe replies "enough to get you high."
Starkweather (2004)
Based on Charles Starkweather
Based on Charles Starkweather
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
(Video Game)
Big Boss loses his eye in a very similar fashion to Clarence. Both have to wear an eyepatch from that point on.
Big Boss loses his eye in a very similar fashion to Clarence. Both have to wear an eyepatch from that point on.
Wolf Creek (2005)
The scene where Liz threatens Mick with a tiny Swiss Army knife is taken directly from True Romance
The scene where Liz threatens Mick with a tiny Swiss Army knife is taken directly from True Romance
'Reservoir Dogs' Revisited (2005)
(TV Special)
It is mentioned that before "Reservoir Dogs" was made, Tarantino sold his screenplay for "True Romance".
It is mentioned that before "Reservoir Dogs" was made, Tarantino sold his screenplay for "True Romance".
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
Climatic scene involving Patricia Arquette is referenced in a brutal fight scene.
Climatic scene involving Patricia Arquette is referenced in a brutal fight scene.
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.230 (2006)
(TV Episode)
referenced in clue in "The Brethren" category
referenced in clue in "The Brethren" category
The Departed (2006)
Quote from Jack Nicholson appeared from that movie
Quote from Jack Nicholson appeared from that movie
Planet Terror (2007)
Line: "I bet you thought that was pretty funny?", also said by the character played by Tarantino.
Line: "I bet you thought that was pretty funny?", also said by the character played by Tarantino.
Good Eats: Stew Romance (2007)
(TV Episode)
Title Reference
Title Reference
Llamando a un ángel (2008)
romance, road and trip elements
romance, road and trip elements
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Shrek Forever After/Survival of the Dead/Holy Rollers (2010)
(TV Episode)
A Current.com user says Christian Slater is the best drug dealer in movies
A Current.com user says Christian Slater is the best drug dealer in movies
Psych: We'd Like to Thank the Academy (2010)
(TV Episode)
During the shootout at the grocery store, Shawn remarks to Gus that "this is the end of 'True Romance.'"
During the shootout at the grocery store, Shawn remarks to Gus that "this is the end of 'True Romance.'"
Chillerama (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Workaholics: True Dromance (2012)
(TV Episode)
Pun in title
Pun in title
Hit and Run (2012)
The white villain's dreadlocks. Marimba-esque riffs in the score echoing the main theme from the earlier movie.
The white villain's dreadlocks. Marimba-esque riffs in the score echoing the main theme from the earlier movie.
The Burn with Jeff Ross: Jimmy Kimmel/Jim Norton/Bobby Lee/Mary Lynn Rajskub (2012)
(TV Episode)
Jeff mentions Tony Scott as director of film
Jeff mentions Tony Scott as director of film
Features
The Mack (1973)
The Streetfighter (1974)
Return of the Street Fighter (1974)
It's actually "The Return of the Street Fighter" that Clarence Worley is watching in the movie theater. Clips from the first film were used in a flashback sequence in the sequel, and we see the lead up to and the flashback from "Return of the Street Fighter," meaning that clips from both "The Street Fighter" and "Return of the Street Fighter" can be seen in the theater sequence of "True Romance."
It's actually "The Return of the Street Fighter" that Clarence Worley is watching in the movie theater. Clips from the first film were used in a flashback sequence in the sequel, and we see the lead up to and the flashback from "Return of the Street Fighter," meaning that clips from both "The Street Fighter" and "Return of the Street Fighter" can be seen in the theater sequence of "True Romance."
Santa Barbara (1984)
(TV Series)
A Better Tomorrow II (1987)
Freejack (1992)
Stay Tuned (1992)
Featured in
Siskel & Ebert: True Romance/The Ballad of Little Jo/Kalifornia/The Joy Luck Club/The Real McCoy (1993)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown for the review. Thumbs down from Siskel; thumbs up from Ebert.
Clips are shown for the review. Thumbs down from Siskel; thumbs up from Ebert.
Zomergasten: Episode #12.2 (1999)
(TV Episode)
A fragment of this film is shown in this episode
A fragment of this film is shown in this episode
I Love the '90s: Part Deux (2005)
(TV Series)
Footage from this is featured.
Footage from this is featured.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Wolverine/Ghosts of Girlfriends Past/Battle for Terra (2009)
(TV Episode)
Footage shown when referenced
Footage shown when referenced
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Star Trek/Rudo y Cursi/Next Day Air (2009)
(TV Episode)
Trusting the people you deal drugs with
Trusting the people you deal drugs with
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Men Who Stare at Goats/A Christmas Carol/Precious (2009)
(TV Episode)
Ellen's #1 Stoner in Movies
Ellen's #1 Stoner in Movies
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Shutter Island/The Ghost Writer/Happy Tears (2010)
(TV Episode)
Clip of a screenplay cliche
Clip of a screenplay cliche
Spoofed in
For a Few Lousy Dollars (1998)
3000 Miles to Graceland (2001)
A pair of police officers on the trail of the 2 lovers on the run with stolen cocaine/stolen money.
A pair of police officers on the trail of the 2 lovers on the run with stolen cocaine/stolen money.
One Night at McCool's (2001)
The Mangler 2 (2002)
(Video)
A character at the school does an impression of Christopher Walken's lines about getting hit in the nose causing the eyes to water.
A character at the school does an impression of Christopher Walken's lines about getting hit in the nose causing the eyes to water.
Aachi and Ssipak (2006)
During the scene where Aachi and Ssipak and Jimmy are attacked by both the diaper gang and the swat team, the gang and the swat team are incidnetly plotted against one another like in the climactic ending of True Romance
During the scene where Aachi and Ssipak and Jimmy are attacked by both the diaper gang and the swat team, the gang and the swat team are incidnetly plotted against one another like in the climactic ending of True Romance
Takers (2010)
The gunfight in the hotel room looks the same as the end in True Romance
The gunfight in the hotel room looks the same as the end in True Romance
