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Death Proof (2007) -- Two separate sets of voluptuous women are stalked at different times by a scarred stuntman who uses his "death proof" cars to execute his murderous plans.

Overview

User Rating:
7.3/10   63,531 votes
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Director:
Quentin Tarantino
Writer:
Quentin Tarantino (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Grindhouse: Death Proof on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
31 May 2007 (Hungary) more
Genre:
Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
A White-Hot Juggernaut At 200 Miles Per Hour! more
Plot:
Two separate sets of voluptuous women are stalked at different times by a scarred stuntman who uses his "death proof" cars to execute his murderous plans. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
3 nominations more
User Comments:
I don't understand why, but this is the film of the year for me more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Grindhouse Presents: Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof (USA) (DVD title)
Grindhouse: Death Proof (International: English title)
Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof (USA) (complete title)
Quentin Tarantino's Thunder Bolt (USA) (informal alternative title)
Quentin Tarantino's Thunder Bolt! (USA) (working title)
Thunder Bolt (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
114 min (international version) | Japan:113 min | USA:90 min (edited version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Austin, Texas, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In the uncut European version of Death Proof, there is a scene where Stuntman Mike feels Abernathy's feet while she is asleep in the car and Lee isn't paying attention. When she wakes up from it, he pretends he just touched them by accident as he was walking by going to his car. Later when he attacks the girls driving the challenger, this explains how Abernathy is the only person who recognizes him from earlier. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The Austin Chili Parlor, although also a real-life Austin restaurant, does not contain several elements seen in the movie, such as a back patio and parking lot. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Arlene: [shouting to Jungle Julia] Hold on, I gotta come up! I gotta take the world's biggest fuckin' piss!
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Movie Connections:
References Telefon (1977) more
Soundtrack:
The Last Race more

FAQ

What is the name of the song that plays during the end credits?
Why did Stuntman Mike start off being such a bad-ass, but then turn into a crying coward at the end?
What happened to Lee?
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27 out of 51 people found the following comment useful:-
I don't understand why, but this is the film of the year for me, 4 November 2007
10/10
Author: Fizzwizz from Spain

I can't figure this out, and I sincerely apologise if this is a useless review but Tarantino has done it again.

I find it difficult to explain why this film hit the spot when so many others did not. Tarantino definitely has a handle on reality, and doesn't need to create artificial story lines and make believe monsters to thrill and intrigue his audience. This is a film that illustrates our everyday idiosyncrasies and shows us both the real, yet dark side of humanity, and shows us that real life is far more exciting and intriguing than fantasy.

The dialogue between characters was funny, real, and interesting. Bringing together a variety of different characters (eg cheerleader, successful celebrity, ghetto girlie etc), he illustrates the common traits of the human psychology that we all pretend don't exist. Most other films take us into unrealistic fantasy, Tarantino knows reality is far more exciting!

Kurt Russell surpassed himself. He's been absent for too long, and his part in Death Proof leaves me wanting to see more from him. His acting was superb and I hope this film relights his career and we see more from him soon.

I definitely saw touches of Pulp Fiction in this film, but in a subtly different way.

Cinematography was awesome, and the use of weird and wonderful camera techniques made this film more than just interesting.

When it comes to films I'm a tough critic, I'm disappointed far more than I'm surprised so giving a 10 out of 10 for me is very unusual.

This is a clever, interesting, and unusual film that will appeal to serious lovers of movies. Tarantino is both a movie scholar and genius. I bow before you Quentin and hope desperately to see more like this.

Many thanks ... Shaun

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