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Jackie Brown
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R,2hrs 35min
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Released:
December 25, 1997
Distributor:
Miramax
Synopsis: Quentin Tarantino wrote and directed this adaptation of Elmore Leonard's 1995 Rum Punch, switching the action from Miami to LA, and altering the central character from white to black. Ruthless arms dealer Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson), who lives with perpetually stoned beach-babe Melanie (Bridget Fonda), teams with his old buddy Louis Gara (Robert De Niro), just released from prison after serving four years for armed robbery. ATF agent Ray Nicolette (Michael Keaton) and cop Mark Dargus (Michael ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
You savor every moment of Jackie Brown. Those who say it is too long have developed cinematic attention deficit disorder. I wanted these characters to live, talk, deceive and scheme for hours and hours. Full Review
Metascore
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64
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Jackie Brown
Ordell Robbie
Max Cherry
Melanie
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