Difference between revisions of "Cliff Booth"
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* Cliff lives in a trailer next to the [[Van Nuys Drive-In]]. QT characters Cliff Worley and [[Budd]] also lived in trailers. | * Cliff lives in a trailer next to the [[Van Nuys Drive-In]]. QT characters Cliff Worley and [[Budd]] also lived in trailers. | ||
* Cliff drives a VW Karmann Ghia. This car was the model Quentin's stepdad drove. Also driven by [[The Bride]] in [[Kill Bill]]. | |||
*"Cliff is a World War II hero and one of the deadliest guys alive. He could kill you with a spoon, a piece of paper or a business card. Consequently, he is a rather Zen dude who is troubled by very little.” - QT speaking to USA Today | *"Cliff is a World War II hero and one of the deadliest guys alive. He could kill you with a spoon, a piece of paper or a business card. Consequently, he is a rather Zen dude who is troubled by very little.” - QT speaking to USA Today |
Revision as of 21:25, 2 August 2019
Cliff Booth (played by Brad Pitt) is Rick Dalton's longtime stunt double and close friend. The character was partly inspired by stunt legend/director Hal Needham. In the film, we'll see him sparring with martial arts trainer/choreographer and future movie legend Bruce Lee.
- Cliff lives in a trailer next to the Van Nuys Drive-In. QT characters Cliff Worley and Budd also lived in trailers.
- Cliff drives a VW Karmann Ghia. This car was the model Quentin's stepdad drove. Also driven by The Bride in Kill Bill.
- "Cliff is a World War II hero and one of the deadliest guys alive. He could kill you with a spoon, a piece of paper or a business card. Consequently, he is a rather Zen dude who is troubled by very little.” - QT speaking to USA Today
- Partly inspired by the title character of the film Billy Jack (1971).