Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood is a 2019 comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Bona Film Group, Heyday Films, and Visiona Romantica and distributed by Sony Pictures, it is a co-production between the United States, United Kingdom, and China. It features a large ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. Set in 1969 Los Angeles, the film follows a fading actor and his stunt double as they navigate the rapidly changing film industry, with the threat of the Tate murders looming. Announced in July 2017, it is the first Tarantino film not to involve Bob and Harvey Weinstein, as Tarantino ended his partnership with the brothers following the sexual abuse allegations against the latter. After a bidding war, the film was distributed by Sony Pictures, which met Tarantino's demands including final cut privilege. Pitt, DiCaprio, Robbie, Zoë Bell, Kurt Russell, and others joined the cast between January and June 2018. Principal photography lasted from June through November around Los Angeles. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is the final film to feature Luke Perry, who died on March 4, 2019, and it is dedicated to his memory. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 26, 2019, and in the United Kingdom on August 14. It grossed $374 million worldwide and received praise from critics for Tarantino's direction and screenplay, the performances (particularly from DiCaprio and Pitt), cinematography, soundtrack, sound design, costume design, and production values. The National Board of Review and the American Film Institute named Once Upon a Time in Hollywood one of the top-ten films of 2019. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was nominated for ten awards at the 92nd Academy Awards, winning two (Best Supporting Actor for Pitt and Best Production Design), and received numerous other accolades. A novelization, written by Tarantino in his debut as an author, was published on June 29, 2021.
But you just get paid for the day - that you cut his hair? - No, no, no. I get paid $1000 a day. I get paid $1000 the day I arrive. - I get paid $1000... - NARRATOR: At El Coyote, margaritas and good times were had by all, except Sharon. Sharon was experiencing a touch of pregnancy-induced melancholy. Not only that, it was later reported that it was the hottest night of the year, and it made her feel especially pregnant in all the worst ways. JAY: I don't want to party anymore. I am tired. [SLURRING] Because he got it done. No, it's not... It's not because he just got it done. He had just as much time as all the rest of the goddamn directors. What he did with that time... That's what counted. NARRATOR: At Casa Vega, Rick and Cliff drank so much that, when they left, they left the Cadillac there and took a cab home. The greatest action director, underrated guy of all time. NARRATOR: Around 10, Sharon and her friends left El Coyote and arrived back at her house.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
SHARON: You've had, like, 19 margaritas. [PLAYING PIANO] NARRATOR: The four of them hung out a little longer, with Abigail even playing the piano for them... ♪ Don't get me mad Don't tell no lie ♪ ♪ Don't make me sad Don't pass me by ♪ ♪ Baby, are you holding ♪ ♪ Holding anything but me? ♪ ♪ 'Cause I'm a real Straight shooter ♪ ♪ If you know what I mean ♪ ♪ You can bring me love You can hang around ♪ ♪ You can bring me up ♪ ♪ Don't you bring me down ♪ NARRATOR: ...until she returned to her room, smoked a joint and read a book. That was around 11.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
NARRATOR: It was after 11:45 by the time the yellow cab dropped Rick and Cliff in front of the house. RICK: Thank you. Right here. CLIFF: All right. Grazie, amigo. [RICK GRUNTS] - RICK: How much do I owe you? - DRIVER: Three dollars. NARRATOR: Brandy was glad to see them return. - Thank you, brother. - Thanks. [SPEAKS ITALIAN] [IN ENGLISH] More margaritas.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood