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.
In German-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 guerrilla 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
One of the Jewish names carved on The Bear Jew's (Eli Roth's) bat is Anne Frank. See more »
Goofs
Fenech salutes with no head dress on, which is incorrect British military custom. The same is true for the German soldiers in the bar. See more »
Quotes
[last lines]
Lt. Aldo Raine:
Y'know... Utivich 'n myself heard that deal you made with the brass. "End the war tonight"?... I'd make that deal. How 'bout you Utivich, you make that deal?
Pfc. Smithson Utivich:
[busy scalping Hermann]
I'd make that deal.
Lt. Aldo Raine:
I don't blame ya! Damn good deal! And that purty little nest you feathered for yourself. Well, if you're willing to barbecue the whole high command, I 'spose that's worth certain considerations. But I do have one question. When you get to your little place on Nantucket Island, I 'magine ...
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Crazy Credits
Both the opening and closing credits change fonts numerous times, displaying typefaces seen in a variety of earlier and subsequent Tarantino films. See more »
Alternate Versions
In Russia, two versions of the movie exist. One for the general showings, which has all dialogs dubbed into Russian except for French and Italian; and another, so-called "director's cut" where only the English passages are dubbed into Russian and the rest is subtitled. See more »
Both actors give performances of a lifetime. Waltz got an Oscar for his terrifying portrayal of a monster who makes Anthony Hopkins' Silence of the Lambs character seem like a pussycat.
Laurent's reactions to the pressure she experiences will make YOU sweat.
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Both actors give performances of a lifetime. Waltz got an Oscar for his terrifying portrayal of a monster who makes Anthony Hopkins' Silence of the Lambs character seem like a pussycat. Laurent's reactions to the pressure she experiences will make YOU sweat.