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The Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 American neo-noir crime film written, directed, and co-starring Quentin Tarantino in his feature film directorial debut. The film follows six criminals (played by Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, and Lawrence Tierney) who are brought together to carry out a diamond heist. The film is known for its non-linear narrative, its use of profanity, and its graphic violence. Reservoir Dogs has been cited as an influential film in the independent film movement of the 1990s.

Quentin Tarantino FAQ: Everything Left to Know About the Original Reservoir Dog

by Dale Sherman

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Plot

The film opens with the six criminals meeting in a warehouse to discuss their plans for the heist. The men are all given color-coded pseudonyms: Mr. White (Keitel),Mr. Pink (Roth),Mr. Blonde (Madsen),Mr. Brown (Penn),Mr. Blue (Buscemi),and Mr. Orange (Tierney). The heist goes awry, and the men are forced to flee the scene. In the aftermath of the heist, the men begin to suspect that one of them is an undercover police officer.

The film follows the men as they try to figure out who the rat is. The tension between the men builds as they become increasingly suspicious of each other. The film climaxes in a bloody shootout in the warehouse where the men first met.

Cast

Harvey Keitel as Mr. White
Tim Roth as Mr. Pink
Michael Madsen as Mr. Blonde
Chris Penn as Mr. Brown
Steve Buscemi as Mr. Blue
Lawrence Tierney as Mr. Orange

Production

Reservoir Dogs was shot on a budget of $1.2 million. The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, over a period of 35 days. Tarantino used a non-linear narrative to tell the story of the heist. This narrative style was inspired by the films of Akira Kurosawa and Jean-Luc Godard.

The film is also known for its use of profanity. Tarantino has said that he used profanity in the film to create a sense of realism. The film contains over 250 uses of the word "fuck".

Reception

Reservoir Dogs was a critical and commercial success. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised Tarantino's direction and the performances of the cast. The film was also a box office success, grossing over $28 million worldwide.

Reservoir Dogs has been cited as an influential film in the independent film movement of the 1990s. The film's non-linear narrative, its use of profanity, and its graphic violence have all been cited as influences on other filmmakers.

Legacy

Reservoir Dogs has had a lasting impact on popular culture. The film has been parodied and referenced in numerous other films and television shows. The film's soundtrack has also been praised for its use of classic rock and soul songs.

Reservoir Dogs is a classic film that continues to be enjoyed by audiences today. The film's unique style and its memorable characters make it a must-see for fans of crime films and independent cinema.

The Reservoir Dogs is a groundbreaking film that has had a lasting impact on popular culture. The film's unique style, its memorable characters, and its controversial subject matter make it a must-see for fans of cinema.

Quentin Tarantino FAQ: Everything Left to Know About the Original Reservoir Dog

by Dale Sherman

4.9 out of 5