Synopsis
Set in 1969 Los Angeles, the film follows Rick Dalton, a declining Western TV star, and his loyal stunt double Cliff Booth as they struggle to find their footing in a rapidly changing Hollywood. The story unfolds alongside the real-life presence of Sharon Tate, Rick's glamorous neighbor, weaving fiction and history together in Tarantino's signature style. The film ultimately builds to a revisionist, darkly comedic reimagining of the infamous Manson Family murders.
Did You Know?
- Brad Pitt won his first acting Oscar for this film.
- Tarantino based Rick Dalton loosely on Burt Reynolds.
- The film took place during Tarantino's own childhood.
- Margot Robbie had very little dialogue as Sharon Tate.
- Leonardo DiCaprio improvised the flamethrower scene entirely.
Iconic Quotes
- Rick Dalton: 'Anybody who makes me feel like I'm stupid... is gonna pay.'
- Cliff Booth: 'I'm as real as a donut, honey.'
- Rick Dalton: 'I'm the guy who killed Hitler on Bounty Law!'
- Cliff Booth: 'You're Rick f***ing Dalton. Don't you forget it.'
- Sharon Tate: 'I just love seeing movies with a crowd.'
