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
Shosanna is introduced working on her marquee in Paris, "4 years later". Yet this occurs in 1944 and the previous scene in 1941. That's 3 years, not 4. See more »
Quotes
Adolf Hitler:
[in German]
NEIN, NEIN, NEIN, NEIN, NEIN, NEIN!
[turns to his men]
Adolf Hitler:
How much more of these Jew swine must I endure? They butcher my men like they were fish bait! I have heard the rumors myself! Soldiers of the Third Reich, who have brought the world to its knees, now pecking and clucking like chickens. Do you know the latest rumor they've conjured up in their fear-induced delirium? The one that beats my boys with a bat. The one they call "the Bear Jew" is a golem!
General Frank:
[in German]
Mein Führer, that is ...
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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
Like other Universal films, in some DVD editions, texts which indicate years, locations or the chapter's titles, were deleted and re-added only in the subtitles option. 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.