Once Upon a Time in Hollywood References guide
From The Quentin Tarantino Archives
This page is under construction. As is the tradition at The Quentin Tarantino Archives, our international network of movie geeks will compile a guide of pop cultural references that will make enjoying Tarantino's latest a special delight for geeks and aspiring cinephiles.
For starters, check out the Furious Cinema article: 1969: Entering New Hollywood
Also, check out this thread in our forums "Who is George Spahn?"
Movies
- Krakatoa: East of Java - playing at the Hollywood Cinerama Dome in the Summer of 1969
Restaraunts
- Taco Bell: Popular Mexican fast food chain
TV Shows
- Lancer: Western TV series that aired from 1968-1970
People
- Sharon Tate: Actress and late wife of Roman Polanski
- Steve McQueen: Actor known as The "King of Cool"
- Jay Sebring: Hairdresser to the stars. Killed by Manson family members.
- Bruce Lee: Actor/Fight choreographer
- Squeaky Fromme: Member of the Manson family.
- Sam Wanamaker: Actor and Director