BSP Episode 212: Reservoir Dogs

Release Date: 10/23/1992

Miramax Films

Directed and written by:

Quentin Tarantino

Produced by:

Lawrence Bender

Cast:

Harvey Keitel – Mr. White

Tim Roth – Mr. Orange

Michael Madsen – Mr. Blonde

Steve Buscemi – Mr. Pink

Chris Penn – Nice Guy Eddie Cabot

Lawrence Tierney – Joe Cabot

Edward Bunker – Mr. Blue

Quentin Tarantino – Mr. Brown

Lena’s Noteworth Comments:

Jill notes that the Quentin Tarantino’s dialogue mimic’s David Mamet in terms of vulgarity and taking language down to its grittiest content (there are 272 uses of the word “f–k.”)
The opening diner scene gives a hint as to the “rat” in the group when Mr. Orange gives up Mr. Pink as one who didn’t contribute to the table’s tip.
Contrary to what Tony might believe, three (not four) of the eight cast members are now deceased (Chris Penn, Lawrence Tierney and Edward Bunker.) Tony included Harvey Keitel in that list and was called out by the chat room.

Tony’s Interesting Point (TIP):