In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same.
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Director:
Jon Avnet
Stars:
Elijah Wood,
Kevin Costner,
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Director:
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Stars:
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Director:
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Stars:
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In Nazi-occupied France, young Jewish refugee Shosanna Dreyfus witnesses the slaughter of her family by Colonel Hans Landa. Narrowly escaping with her life, she plots her revenge several years later when German war hero Fredrick Zoller takes a rapid interest in her and arranges an illustrious movie premiere at the theater she now runs. With the promise of every major Nazi officer in attendance, the event catches the attention of the "Basterds", a group of Jewish-American guerilla soldiers led by the ruthless Lt. Aldo Raine. As the relentless executioners advance and the conspiring young girl's plans are set in motion, their paths will cross for a fateful evening that will shake the very annals of history. Written by
The Massie Twins
Quentin Tarantino:
[Mexican standoff]
Twice during the scene in LaLouisiane. Once between Archie Hicox, Dieter Hellstrom and Hugo Stiglitz and just minutes later between Aldo Raine and Sgt. Wilhelm. Raine and Wilhelm also discuss the requirements for a "Mexican standoff". See more »
Goofs
During the card game, Bridget's card reads "Genghis Khan". However, since the game was played entirely by Germans, they would have used the German spelling, "Dschingis Khan". (Also, when leaving the table, Bridget comments that she never would have guessed it and uses the English pronunciation, even though she's speaking German.) See more »
Quotes
Col. Hans Landa:
[to Perrier LaPardite]
I love rumors! Facts can be so misleading, where rumors, true or false, are often revealing.
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Crazy Credits
Both the opening and closing credits change fonts numerous times, displaying typefaces seen in a variety of earlier Tarantino films. See more »
Inglorious Basterds makes no apologies, asks for no forgiveness, it's a
no holds barred assault on the senses. Tarantino doesn't care if he
offends, if he steps all over stereotypes and clichés, this is film
making at it purest. It's great to see a film maker whose work clearly
isn't interfeared with by the powers that be. Tarantino is a master of
effortlessly cranking up immense tension and suddenly mixing it with
laugh out loud moments; you're not sure if you should be looking away
in disgust or rolling around laughing, either way it's a roller coaster
and one not to be missed! It's not for everyone, certainly if you're not a fan of Tarantino's style, this may be a little hard to swallow, but
never-the-less, it is a film which simply has to be seen. No self
respecting film fan should miss this. And the performance of Christoph
Waltz... Oscar don't you dare ignore him!!
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Inglorious Basterds makes no apologies, asks for no forgiveness, it's a no holds barred assault on the senses. Tarantino doesn't care if he offends, if he steps all over stereotypes and clichés, this is film making at it purest. It's great to see a film maker whose work clearly isn't interfeared with by the powers that be. Tarantino is a master of effortlessly cranking up immense tension and suddenly mixing it with laugh out loud moments; you're not sure if you should be looking away in disgust or rolling around laughing, either way it's a roller coaster and one not to be missed! It's not for everyone, certainly if you're not a fan of Tarantino's style, this may be a little hard to swallow, but never-the-less, it is a film which simply has to be seen. No self respecting film fan should miss this. And the performance of Christoph Waltz... Oscar don't you dare ignore him!!