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Jackie Brown (1997)

“This Christmas, Santa's got a brand new bag.”

7.4/10 · 7,142 votes 2h 34m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#26 of 113 films from 1997 #276 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Quentin Tarantino · Written by Quentin Tarantino, Elmore Leonard

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Overview

Jackie Brown is a flight attendant who gets caught in the middle of smuggling cash into the country for her gunrunner boss. When the cops try to use Jackie to get to her boss, she hatches a plan — with help from a bail bondsman — to keep the money for herself.

Cast

Pam Grieras Jackie Brown
Samuel L. Jacksonas Ordell Robbie
Robert De Niroas Louis Gara
Bridget Fondaas Melanie Ralston
Michael Keatonas Ray Nicolette
Robert Forsteras Max Cherry
Michael Bowenas Mark Dargus
Chris Tuckeras Beaumont Livingston
LisaGay Hamiltonas Sheronda
Tommy Lister Jr.as Winston
Hattie Winstonas Simone
Sid Haigas Judge
Aimee Grahamas Amy – Billingsley Sales Girl
Ellis Williamsas Cockatoo Bartender

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 1997
Runtime154 min (2h 34m) — longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$74,727,492 (6.2× budget)
IMDbtt0119396

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Questions

How long is Jackie Brown?
Jackie Brown runs 154 minutes (2h 34m), which is long for a thriller — plan for it.
Is Jackie Brown worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 7,142 votes, which places it #26 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 78%) and #276 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Jackie Brown?
Jackie Brown was directed by Quentin Tarantino. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pulp Fiction (1994), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Django Unchained (2012).
Who stars in Jackie Brown?
Pam Grier as Jackie Brown; Samuel L. Jackson as Ordell Robbie; Robert De Niro as Louis Gara; Bridget Fonda as Melanie Ralston; Michael Keaton as Ray Nicolette; Robert Forster as Max Cherry.
What is Jackie Brown rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Jackie Brown?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1502.

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