A flight attendant with a criminal past gets nabbed by the ATF for smuggling. Under pressure to become an informant against the illegal arms dealer she works for, she must find a way to secu... Read allA flight attendant with a criminal past gets nabbed by the ATF for smuggling. Under pressure to become an informant against the illegal arms dealer she works for, she must find a way to secure her future without getting killed.A flight attendant with a criminal past gets nabbed by the ATF for smuggling. Under pressure to become an informant against the illegal arms dealer she works for, she must find a way to secure her future without getting killed.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 9 wins & 24 nominations total
- Winston
- (as Tommy 'Tiny' Lister Jr.)
- Cockatoo Bartender
- (as Ellis E. Williams)
- Raynelle, Ordell's Junkie Friend
- (as T'Keyah Crystal Keymah)
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Samuel L. Jackson Through the Years
Samuel L. Jackson Through the Years
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Did you know
- TriviaQuentin Tarantino met Robert Forster in a restaurant and handed him the script, saying "You're going to do this, and that's all there is to it". Forster was naturally thrilled, having had a major career slump. This film saw him come back in a big way, even landing an Oscar nomination.
- GoofsDuring the conversation between Melanie and Louis in which they are talking about stealing the money from Jackie and Ordell, director Quentin Tarantino can be heard coughing off screen.
- Quotes
Ordell Robbie: Here we go. AK-47. The very best there is. When you absolutely, positively got to kill every motherfucker in the room, accept no substitutes.
- Crazy creditsA copyright notice appears under the title at the beginning of the movie--a common practice for low-budget movies in the 1960s and '70s but very uncommon for 1997.
- Alternate versionsThe following deleted scenes are included on the DVD:
- Extended scene with Jackie/Sheronda in the mall's food court.
- Extended scene with Jackie and Ray in the diner.
- A scene where Louis and Ordell walk into the Cockatoo.
- A scene where Jackie is discussing with Max how to set up Ordell.
- An alternate "for your eyes only" scene.
- Alternate opening credits sequence.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Making of 'Kill Bill' (2003)
- SoundtracksAcross 110th Street
(1972)
Music and Lyrics by Bobby Womack
Performed by Bobby Womack
Courtesy of EMI Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
Of course, his trademarks are still apparent for the fans. The dialogue is as zippy and frenetic as ever, and the characters the usual bunch of double-crossing low-lifes you'd expect to see in RESERVOIR DOGS and PULP FICTION. There's a huge set-piece late on in which takes place in a shopping mall that manages to be just as entertaining as the chop-em-up showdown of KILL BILL: VOLUME 1 even if the on-screen events are more laid back.
As with every other Tarantino movie I've seen (all of 'em, with the exception of DEATH PROOF), the cast is remarkable for its breadth and daring. Once again, Tarantino isn't afraid to pick forgotten or non A-list types as central characters. When he incorporates A-listers, like De Niro here, he does an about turn and casts them against type. It pays off. De Niro is hilarious as a no-good hoodlum and seems to be loving the chance to play something other than a slick mob boss.
Elsewhere, we get cult favourite Robert Forster (ALLIGATOR) who gives what I think is his best ever performance; Michael Keaton, playing a pretty weird/wired cop; Bridget Fonda as a stoner; Chris Tucker, not annoying for once; Samuel L. Jackson as a cold-blooded, almost reptilian character and, of course, Pam Grier. While I appreciate Grier's iconic status - I've seen a fair few of the '70s flicks that made her famous - I don't think she's quite the actress that Tarantino hoped for when casting her, but she's adequate at least. Add in a Sid Haig cameo and there you have it: a typically offbeat, original and enjoyable Tarantino outing with a cast to die for.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Jackie Brown: La estafa
- Filming locations
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Box office
- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $39,673,162
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,292,248
- Dec 28, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $39,693,845
- Runtime2 hours 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1