Once Upon a Time in Hollywood References guide

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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

  • The Boston Strangler (Dir: Richard Fleischer)- Billboard for the1968 film starring Tony Curtis.
  • The Night They Raided Minsky's (Dir: William Friedkin) - playing at the Vogue theater in the Summer of 1969
  • Krakatoa: East of Java (Dir: Bernard L. Kowalski) - playing at the Hollywood Cinerama Dome in the Summer of 1969
  • Babette & The Turn On! playing at The Pussycat Theater (a now defunct adult theater located on Hollywood Boulevard)

Restaraunts

  • Taco Bell: Popular Mexican fast food chain

Stores

  • Peaches Records & Tapes: A now defunct record store in Hollywood

TV Shows

  • Fright Night with Seymour: A billboard ad for LA TV late night horror movies show.
  • 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: Martial Arts icon/Actor/Fight choreographer. Friend of Polanski/Tate/McQueen
  • Squeaky Fromme: Member of the Manson family.
  • Sam Wanamaker: Actor and Director
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