Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Crime Thriller
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 7 films

A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde, bickering weasel Mr. Pink and Nice Guy Eddie -- unravel.

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← Inspired By

City on Fire
City on Fire (1987)1
 The Killing
The Killing (1956)2
 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)3
 Mean Streets
Mean Streets (1973)4
 The Big Combo
The Big Combo (1955)5
 GoodFellas
GoodFellas (1990)6

→ Influenced

Kaante
Kaante (2002)7
 The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight (2015)8
 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)9
 Swingers
Swingers (2002)10
 The Rock
The Rock (1996)11

Sources

Influenced By

  1. City on Fire (1987)
    "Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends."
  2. The Killing (1956)
    "Career criminal Johnny Clay recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender and a betting teller named George, among others, for one last job before he goes straight and gets married. But when George tells his restless wife about the scheme to steal millions from the racetrack where he works, she hatches a plot of her own."
  3. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
    "In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?"
  4. Mean Streets (1973)
    "A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob."
  5. The Big Combo (1955)
    "Police Lt. Leonard Diamond vies to bring a clever, well connected, and sadistic gangster to justice all the while obsessing over the gangster's girlfriend."
  6. GoodFellas (1990)
    "Quentin Tarantino's debut film reflects the influence of "Goodfellas" in its witty dialogue and character interactions, blending humor with violence in a manner reminiscent of Scorsese's work." 5 Movies Inspired by Goodfellas | Film Threat Chris Gore Film Threat

Influenced

  1. Kaante (2002)
    "This Bollywood film is a remake of "Reservoir Dogs," combined with elements from "City on Fire." Tarantino has expressed admiration for "Kaante," noting it as his favorite among the films inspired by his work." Reservoir Dogs Wikipedia
  2. The Hateful Eight (2015)
    "Tarantino's own debut film shares structural similarities with "The Hateful Eight," including a group of characters confined to a single location, leading to escalating tension and violence." Entertainment Weekly source
  3. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
    "Quentin Tarantino's debut film, known for its sharp dialogue and ensemble cast, impacted Ritchie's character development and dialogue style." essaycompany.com | Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Essaycompany
  4. Swingers (2002)
    ""Swingers" pays direct homage to Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs" through a scene where the main characters walk in slow motion, mirroring the iconic opening credits of "Reservoir Dogs."" 13 Movie Scenes That Were Recycled In Later Movies Michael Haigis ScreenRant
  5. The Rock (1996)
    "The Mexican standoff scene in "The Rock" is reminiscent of similar tense standoffs in "Reservoir Dogs."" RogerEbert.com source