Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
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A fading Western star and his stunt double navigate the shifting landscape of the 1969 film industry while a looming threat of violence hangs in the air.
The story
Set in 1969 Los Angeles, the film follows Rick Dalton, an aging Western hero struggling with a fading career, and his loyal stunt double and friend, Cliff Booth. As the film industry rapidly changes, the duo navigates the complexities of fame and survival. While Rick seeks to revitalize his career, the looming threat of the Tate murders creates a tense atmosphere in the background of their daily lives in the Hollywood landscape.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In February 1969, Rick Dalton, a former Western TV star, struggles with a fading career while his stunt double and friend, Cliff Booth, deals with his own challenges. They live in Los Angeles, where Rick hopes to befriend his neighbors, actress Sharon Tate and director Roman Polinski. The narrative follows Rick's journey to Italy to film a spaghetti Western, where he marries a starlet before returning to the US. Upon his return, a tense situation arises when a group of Manson's followers, led by Tex, arrive at Rick's home. A violent confrontation ensues where Cliff and Rick defend themselves against the intruders. Following the conflict, Rick and Cliff are left to deal with the aftermath while Sharon Tate and her husband invite Rick for a drink.
- First release year
- 2019
- Runtime (minutes)
- 161
- Production countries
- United States; United Kingdom; China
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Quentin Tarantino
- Writers
- Quentin Tarantino · writer
- Cast and characters
- Leonardo DiCaprio · Rick Dalton; Brad Pitt · Cliff Booth; Margot Robbie · Sharon Tate
- Genres
- comedy-drama
- Themes
- fading stardom; the changing film industry; loyalty
- Tone and mood
- period piece
- Premise and plot tags
- period piece; Hollywood
- Reception
- The film received acclaim from critics, although historical inaccuracies and the portrayals of some artists were criticized. It was named one of the top 10 films of 2019 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute.
- Awards and nominations
- Golden Globe Award · Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · win
- Production trivia
- Tarantino's first film made without producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein.; The film is dedicated to the memory of Luke Perry.; A sequel titled The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth is in production.
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