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French 1 panel French movie poster for the 1993 cult classic film
True Romance. Directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino, it stars Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette.
Summary
The film follows the story of Clarence Worley (Slater), an Elvis fanatic and comic book store clerk, who meets and instantly falls in love with Alabama Whitman (Arquette), a call girl. After a whirlwind romance, they get married and, in an attempt to free her from her pimp, Clarence kills him and inadvertently steals a suitcase full of cocaine. The newlyweds then embark on a chaotic road trip to Los Angeles to sell the drugs and start a new life, all while being pursued by the Mafia and the police.
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Release Date September 10, 1993
Director Tony Scott
Writer Quentin Tarantino
Starring Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, and Christopher Walken, among others
Genre Crime, Romance, Thriller, Black Comedy
Notable Scenes Features an iconic, tense interrogation scene between Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken
The film was not a box-office success upon release but gained a significant cult following due to its sharp dialogue, stylized violence, and star-studded cast. |
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