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The Great Train Robbery (1903) (Short)
One of the wanted posters calls for the apprehension of Edwin Porter for train robbery. Edwin Porter was the filmmaker who directed The Great Train Robbery.
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
In the screenplay, one of Django's outfits is said to make him look like Little Lord Fauntleroy.
Gone with the Wind (1939)
The word "Mississippi" scrolls across the screen in caps in an allusion to the 1939 classic, which had a quite different vision of the pre-Civil War South.
Seven Samurai (1954)
The shot of the hooded raiders cresting the hill on horseback mirrors the famous shot from "Seven Samurai".
Bonanza! (1957) (TV Movie)
In the screenplay, Tarantino describes one of Django's outfits as a little like Elvis in Flaming Star and Little Joe Cartwrigth from Bonanza.
Hercules Unchained (1959)
The title of the movie is adapted from this Italian film.
Flaming Star (1960)
In the screenplay, Tarantino describes one of Django's outfits as a little like Elvis in Flaming Star and Little Joe Cartwrigth from Bonanza.
Per un pugno di dollari (1964)
Django appearing through the smoke after the dynamite explodes mimics Eastwood doing the same
Minnesota Clay (1964)
An official still from the film features the "Minnesota Clay Saloon."
Son of a Gunfighter (1965)
Amber Tamblyn plays the character "Daughter of a Son of a Gunfighter"; her real-life father, Russ Tamblyn, played the title role in the film Son of a Gunfighter.
Django (1966)
The opening song is the same song which opens the original movie Django both tunes sung by Rocky Roberts
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Stephen's interrupted final line references the final line of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."
Hellbenders (1967)
"Minacciosamente Lontano", "Un Monumento", and "Dopo la Congiura" from "Hellbenders" are heard in the film.
Day of Anger (1967)
"I Giorni dell'Ira" from "Day of Anger" is heard in the film.
A Professional Gun (1968)
The bullet going through the flower corsage mimics a similar scene in Sergio Corbucci's spaghetti western Il Mercenario. Corbucci also directed the 1966 film Django. Ennio Morricone's theme in "Il mercenario" arena scene was also used by Tarantino in the soundtrack of "Inglorious Basterds".
The Great Silence (1968)
Django's shooting practice in the snow is a direct reference to Silence's target practice and Tarantino has said that Corbucci's wintery western is a key influence of Django Unchained.
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
Django and Schultz slowly coming into focus as Stephen watches the arrive at Candyland is like Frank in the flashback
Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970)
"The Braying Mule" and "Sister Sara's Theme" from "Two Mules for Sister Sara" are heard in the film.
Woodstock (1970)
Richie Havens' version of "Freedom" performed at Woodstock is heard in the film.
Hornets' Nest (1970)
"The Big Risk" from "Hornets' Nest" is heard in the film.
The Family (1970)
"Rito Finale" and "Norme con Ironie" from "Violent City" are heard in the film.
My Name Is Trinity (1970)
"Trinity Titoli" from "My Name Is Trinity" is heard in the film.
Lo chiamavano King (1971)
"Lo Chiamavano King" from "His Name Was King" is heard in the film.
Shaft (1971)
Broomhilda's last name is von Shaft - a direct ancestor of the 1970's blaxploitation character Shaft, according to Tarantino. Samuel L. Jackson, from this film, also starred in the 2000 remake of the film.
Duck, You Sucker (1971)
Candyland exploding
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Dr. King Schultz is having flashbacks of violence while listening to Beethoven, and it causes him to become upset
The Last American Hero (1973)
Jim Croce's "I Got a Name", the theme from "Hero" is heard in the film.
Mandingo (1975)
The subplot about "Mandingo fighting" is inspired by this film, which Tarantino has cited as an influence.
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
When Django reunites with Broomhilda, his hatted figure casts a big shadow on the backgroud wall. Similar to when Indy arrives in Marions bar in Nepal
Under Fire (1983)
"Nicaragua" from "Under Fire" is heard in the film when Calvin Candie and his men arrive at Candyland.
Army of Darkness (1992)
Similar shots of chain gangs in deserts.

Referenced in 

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.50 (2012) (TV Episode)
Jay says that Don Johnson from the film will be on tomorrow
Saturday Night Live: Jamie Foxx/Ne-Yo (2012) (TV Episode)
Referenced in Jamie Foxx's opening monologue
Saturday Night Live: Martin Short/Paul McCartney (2012) (TV Episode)
Referenced on "What Up with That?"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.59 (2012) (TV Episode)
Jay mentions that the film's director Quentin Tarantino will be on tomorrow
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.67 (2013) (TV Episode)
Bill Maher says ironically that President Obama will be "Django Unchained" in his second term
A Haunted House (2013)
Mentioned in dialogue
Midnight Movie Review: Review Battle: Django Unchained (2013) (TV Episode)
the film of this episode's topic.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.73 (2013) (TV Episode)
D.L. Hughley says that he saw the film
Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.8 (2013) (TV Episode)
T.I. mentions the movie.
Saturday Night Live: Jennifer Lawrence/The Lumineers (2013) (TV Episode)
On Weekend Update, Anthony Crispino makes a reference to a film called "Django & Cash."
Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell: Episode #1.17 (2013) (TV Episode)
W. Kameau Bell asks David Alan Grier about film
The Office: Moving On (2013) (TV Episode)
Mark says, "Please don't hire Jamie Foxx to kill me!" He then references the film.
Tosh.0: The Oscars Spoiler Alerts (2013) (TV Episode)
mentioned by Tosh
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.100 (2013) (TV Episode)
a man mentions that he has seen the film
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.101 (2013) (TV Episode)
Eli Roth says he was happy Quentin Tarantino won an Oscar for writing the film
Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.49 (2013) (TV Episode)
Chelsea mentions the movie by name.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.127 (2013) (TV Episode)
Brad Paisley mentions that the film dealt with race
Bum Reviews: Django Unchained: DVD (2013) (TV Episode)
movie is reviewed
Psych: Dead Air (2013) (TV Episode)
Shawn introduces Gus as "Django Unchained."

Featured in 

CineMaverick TV: Episode #1.15 (2012) (TV Episode)
trailer shown
The Big Review: Fall Trailer Park (2012) (TV Episode)
The film was referenced; the trailer was shown.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.51 (2012) (TV Episode)
Don Johnson introduces a clip from his film
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.56 (2012) (TV Episode)
Kerry Washington introduces a clip from her film
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.60 (2012) (TV Episode)
Quentin Tarantino introduces a clip from his film
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.61 (2012) (TV Episode)
Jamie Foxx introduces a clip from his film
Half in the Bag: Django Unchained and 2012 Recap (2012) (TV Episode)
movie is reviewed
Maltin on Movies: Best and Worst Movies of 2012 (2013) (TV Episode)
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Bad Movie Beatdown: Review of 2012 (2013) (TV Episode)
says he has yet to see this
The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2013) (TV Movie)
Nominee clips.
Film 2013: Episode dated 16 January 2013 (2013) (TV Episode)
Movie is reviewed.
The Big Review: Episode #1.13 (2013) (TV Episode)
The film was reviewed.
Revealed: Oscar Hopefuls (2013) (TV Episode)
Clips shown.
At the Movies: Episode #10.1 (2013) (TV Episode)
Clips shown in a segment looking at significant movies released during the southern summer break.
The 85th Oscars (2013) (TV Special)
Nomination presentation for best picture, supporting actor, cinematography, sound editing, original screenplay.
The Oscars Red Carpet Live (2013) (TV Movie)
Movies of 2012 presentation.

Spoofed in 

Saturday Night Live: Christoph Waltz/Alabama Shakes (2013) (TV Episode)
Spoofed in the "New Tarantino Movie" digital short

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