True Romance [videorecording]
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An amusing action story which follows two young lovers trying to stay alive in a violent world. When inexperienced call girl Alabama Whitman (Patricia Arquette) is paid to seduce comic-book-nerd and Elvis fanatic Clarence Worley (Christian Slater), she doesn't expect to fall for him. But these two lost souls seem to be made for each other and quickly pledge their love, marrying at Detroit's city hall. Clarence discovers some newfound bravado and attempts to retrieve Alabama's possessions from her pimp, Drexl (Gary Oldman), who isn't exactly eager to let Alabama go. Fleeing Drexl's apartment, Clarence not only leaves a trail of bodies, but also inadvertently mistakes a suitcase of uncut cocaine for one with his wife's clothing, and the chase is on. The unlikely newlyweds head for Los Angeles hoping to sell the cocaine and make enough money to leave the country. Unfortunately, they also have to contend with the mob, yuppie drug dealers and the police. Michael Rapaport is amusing as Clarence's best friend who lives with Floyd, a stoner played by Brad Pitt. A sedate Dennis Hopper appears as Clarence's father, who ultimately faces off with mob boss Vincenzo Coccotti (Christopher Walken). Director Tony Scott (CRIMSON TIDE, ENEMY OF THE STATE) does justice to the violence and quirkiness of Quentin Tarantino's second feature film script.Review: "...A vibrant, grisly, gleefully amoral road movie..." (New York Times 1993-09-10 00:00:00). ...kind of movie that creates its own universe, and glories in it (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times 2006-07-27 06:31:00). "...One of the defining, and truly enjoyable, films of the '90s." -- 5 out of 5 Stars (Total Film 2000-06-01 00:00:00). "...Tony Scott's slick style is visually arresting....[The] entire film is an elegantly packaged affair on all levels..." (Variety 1993-09-06 00:00:00).
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[distributor] Cinram Logistics, 2003.
Collation:
2 DVD videos (118 min) : Dolby Digital 5.1.
Notes:
2 DVD video.RetailOriginally released: 1993
Credits:
Director, Tony Scott ; Screenwriter, Quentin Tarantino ; Editor, Christian Wagner.
Performers:
Cast, Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, Christopher Walken, Bronson Pinchot, Tom Sizemore, Michael Rapaport, James Gandolfini, Kevin Corrigan, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Penn, Chris Penn.
Audience:
(18): Suitable for 18 years and over.
Contents:
Director's Cut Special Edition; Audio Commentary - 1. Christian Slater - Star; 2. Tony Scott - Director; 3. Quentin Tarantino - Screenwriter; Storyboard-to-Film Comparison; Web Links; Production Notes; Deleted Scenes (30 Mins. Optional Commentary by Tony Scott); Alternate Ending (Optional Commentary); Audio Commentaries (Selective) - 1. Val Kilmer - Star; 2. Dennis Hopper - Star; 3. Brad Pitt - Star; 4. Michael Rappaport - Star; Featurettes (2); Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer; Stills; Photos
Language:
English
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BRN:
1456568