How Quentin Tarantino Cast Robert De Niro For Jackie Brown - 2 Bears, 1 Cave Highlight

[@DAMNNATIONROCK]

I couldn’t imagine anyone but Robert forester playing max cherry in Jackie brown. He’s absolutely perfect in that part.

[@ericstacey4335]

I think I liked Jackie Brown more than Pulp Fiction-Forester really was perfect

[@therockbottom5256]

That’s the point Robert made about “it’s unfortunate that it could have been written fore me if we had more dinners”

[@anthonyhiggins9799]

@@ericstacey4335 I think Jackie Brown is Tarantino's masterpiece. It has more genuine heart than all his other films, and two real, relatable leads who don't feel like Tarantino characters (because they're not really). I think it's his most realistic and heart-warming film.

[@youtubedrifter5594]

@@anthonyhiggins9799 You are absofuckinglutely correct!!! For me it’s not even a question that it’s his masterpiece for me.

[@jdub27]

And he was perfect in El Camino too

[@Anax100]

Forster just owned the Max character. Clinical, honorable, classic ex-cop carriage and vibes. Just brilliant.

[@scottmandu8316]

Underplayed it perfectly

[@lordbunbury]

He had one expression on his face the whole movie.

[@blackshade1840]

and de niro nailed lewis. its almost like it was meant to be!

[@mbayatab4326]

De Niro playing Louis was a rare role when he stepped out of his typical type of character. De Niro played perfectly this one, which makes him a truly great actor

[@najneindustrijaliziraniji]

there is nothing typical in taxi driver, raging bull, king of comedy, cape fear, frankestein, awakenings...

[@mbayatab4326]

@@najneindustrijaliziraniji Those were interesting and difficult roles, but quite typical for De Niro.

[@najneindustrijaliziraniji]

@@mbayatab4326 well in that case i don't get it what typical for de niro means.

[@Justin_Holland]

Deniro usually plays capable guys who have their shit together, that's why Lewis was different

[@aaronhedick4355]

This is a super uneducated comment. He consistently throughout his career took roles that were outside of that gangster role he is typically known for. He played Frankenstein’s monster three years before Jackie Brown for example. “Rare” is not the correct word to use.

[@timflint25]

I love De Niro in Jackie Brown. It's totally opposite of his usual characters. It's hilarious. Super quiet, super chill, seems a little dumb. Instead playing the typical De Niro intelligent sigma boss he's playing a low-level flunky without a brain.

[@unrealnews]

Remember what this film is about. It's about the expiration date on a person's ability. It's not that he's dumb, he's just not who he used to be.

[@FISHDINHO]

De Niro's character in Jackie Brown is far from dumb. Psychotic, yes. Perfect for De Niro.

[@Rompler_Rocco]

Strangely, Louis always comes to mind first when I'm asked to name my favorite Deniro performance.

[@coreyhall1150]

The idea was that he has done so much prison time that it did something to him. It made him complacent. Like Tarantino said he was like a punch drunk boxer that took so many beatings that he just isn't the same anymore...... Him doing all that time he lost that street edge. Those street smarts to a point.

[@mightisright]

Life of Crime explores the same characters De Niro and Jackson play but earlier in their lives. Also based on an Elmore Leonard novel. It's better in many ways than Jackie Brown, but without Tarantino's flamboyance of course.

[@johnconstantine2754]

Some of the best podcast I have seen Quentin on are where the host just lets him talk. Quentin already knows where he wants the story to go and damn are they some legendary stories.

[@111RAMONES]

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[@IsaiasMGPalafox]

Jackie Brown, imo, is Tarantino’s most underrated film. Another well put together cast. Arguably one of the best soundtracks as well. 😂💯

[@youtubedrifter5594]

It’s his best movie.

[@TheKing-nu4fk]

@KZbin Drifter definitely not but far up the list

[@youtubedrifter5594]

@@TheKing-nu4fk Ahhh someone learning that art is subjective 😁 Brings a fucking smile to my face!

[@TheKing-nu4fk]

@KZbin Drifter u mad bro?

[@andressanmiguel8632]

The guess who -undone

[@connoratcanada80]

I haven't seen all of Robert De Niro's movies, but the scene when he finally snaps in the parking lot is my favorite bit of acting he has ever done.

[@Alconium]

It's a perfect build. His face says it all and she's so oblivious. Perfectly played by him and perfectly played off eachother.

[@connoratcanada80]

@@Alconium A worse director/actor combo would over-act the scene for sure, instead Lewis just makes a comedic aside to himself and moves on, telling of his ability to kill in cold blood.

[@erictrenbeath9680]

@@connoratcanada80 "Well if you had to do it you had to do it."

[@AW-kr9fl]

That scene was awesome

[@castelodeossos3947]

'See? [I'm not dumb.] Just where I said it was.'

[@ryanvideooo]

Love watching these interviews with Tarantino. He's got so many great production stories to tell.

[@ryandeffley7652]

JB is actually my favorite Tarantino film and it's criminally underrated. Even the soundtrack is on point. 1) I'm thankful Robert Forrester got to shine later in his career before he died. 2) Pam Grier was 48 when she filmed this and looked 35. Incredible beauty. 3) I'm glad DeNiro took a risk and played such an out of the box character. 4) I think Ordel Robbie is one of the best character performances SLJ ever gave. 5) Keaton is underrated as Ray Nicolette and it's awesome he reprised the role in Out of Sight.

[@joemckim1183]

Robert Forster is similar to a lot of the Breaking Bad actors that guys like Bryan Cranston, Jonathan Banks, Giancarlo Esposito, Dean Norris and Bob Odenkirk didn't get a chance to be top of the line stars until they were into at least their 40s or even older.

[@dr.loomis4221]

underrated by who exactly?

[@joemckim1183]

@@dr.loomis4221 I agree with this. Prior to JB Forster was definitely underrated, but he was pretty well respected as an actor afterwards.

[@ryandeffley7652]

@@dr.loomis4221 - How often do people talk about JB when mentioning Tarantino's best or his movies in general? It's rarely referenced.

[@JamesHussain82]

@@ryandeffley7652 you can't answer your own question. If you did, you'd just be guessing. Saying underated means absolutely nothing.

[@thethomasj1795]

De Niro played his role to perfection.

[@MajCyric]

I've been a De Niro fan since watching The Mission.. The music score and the acting was amazing in that film..

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

That's a cool movie. Looks incredible too.

[@samanthab1923]

So good!

[@daggaboom]

I watched that film to death in school film analysis class. Never watched it again.

[@SupersonicAardvark]

Ennio Morricone scored some amazing movies. Once Upon a Time in the West was one of my favorites, right behind the Mission. If you haven't heard Yo Yo Ma play the themes from the Mission, look it up (or go here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnq2c31jgq9jfqs)

[@daggaboom]

@@SupersonicAardvark all his westerns were fantastic

[@jordesign]

I love seeing Quentin doing podcasts now, getting a better peek into his genius... He has to be the best story teller of our generation, both in person, and in his films.

[@Anax100]

Except Jackie Brown was based on Elmore Leonard's work, specifically Rum Punch. So the story isn't actually his, although it's a good adaptation.

[@darindunn]

What’s amazing is that me, as a non-director am imagining myself in his shoes. If DeNiro wanted to be in my movie I’d be like “sure! Whatever part you want!” But Tarantino is such an expert that he knows the nuances of what makes someone good for one part, and bad for another.

[@minnesotatomcat]

Great vids, love hearing his stories 👍 I bet Tom was so excited to interview Quentin!

[@BudFuddlacker]

I never ‘got’ Jackie Brown when I saw it in theaters 25 years ago (probably from unrealistic expectations of wanting another ‘Pulp Fiction’ type film), but it’s now near the top of my favorite QT films. Criminally underrated. The moment Jackie is stopped at the airport, she sets all of the elaborate chess pieces into motion to get out of her situation, and she pulls it all off with no room for error…it’s quite masterfully written.

[@BP-or2iu]

You should really read the source material if you haven’t. And Leonard’s other work. Brilliant.

[@quinntoohey406]

yep, definitely read 'Rum Punch' by Elmore Leonard

[@damon323]

Lol! People use “underrated” more than they change their underwear these days. It’s a great movie, but it’s not underrated. It was given high recognition from critics and fans.

[@BudFuddlacker]

@@damon323 it was not

[@zingzangspillip1]

A similar story from Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil'. De Niro saw the script and wanted to play the part of Jack, the main character's best friend. Gilliam said no, Michael Palin was going to play that. He instead offered De Niro a pretty small part, which De Niro took. He is so funny in the part; he really only has one scene, but he is very memorable.

[@joemckim1183]

Its awesome that DeNiro just wants to be in great movies that he doesn't care how big of a role he has.

[@sonny9493]

@@joemckim1183 it is awesome. Man has nothing to prove

[@joemckim1183]

@@sonny9493 If there was a film acting Hall of Fame, Bob would be easily inducted separately just for his work in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

[@alexgrantham4747]

I'd argue he's actually miscast in Brazil.

[@seanjoyce7039]

@@joemckim1183 Also look to his "guest appearance" in ANGEL HEART. He knew that both the script and being able to act opposite Mickey Rourke at his absolute peak would would result in something special, and boy was it.

[@jaske41]

Tarantino told a story awhile back where he was talking to Scorsese about De Niro years before Jackie Brown. And Scorsese mentioned that if you ever need to describe a character to Bob, talk about the characters shoes, De Niro loves to know about a potential characters shoes. So years later when Tarantino pitched De Niro to play Lewis, the first thing he said was "Lewis is just getting out of prison, and he's been in prison so long that when he's released and gets his clothes back, one of his shoes is folded back onto itself because it's been in storage with boxes on top of it in some warehouse for so long.." And De Niro was hooked, and took the part.

[@jmdi2703]

Sours?

[@meligoth]

This is why these long form podcast interviews are the best into looking how a fave celebrity ticks on a subject fans are eager to hear.

[@scottclark1455]

Listening to Quentin is almost as good as watching his movies. It's no wonder, as his movies are so much a part of him. When he retires from features, it would be great to see him explore series work, where he could play in a medium that's more novelistic. As a writer who creates worlds, this form of storytelling would fit perfectly with his strengths. He could weave worlds together tangentially in a way not possible with self contained features. He certainly has nothing left to prove, so jumping into that playground would allow him unconstrained creativity without the limitations of studio features as well as the need to conform to traditional box office expectations.

[@Will21st]

TV will be the next highlight of his stellar career, mark my words.

[@JCook3123]

I hope both of you are right but I fear he will just retire to live his ideal life without making movies. And in that version of his world I don't see him aspiring to make TV. Obviously he would be great at it, but it almost seems like John Elway joining the Canadian Football League in the year 2000. Not gonna happen. When he says a movie is going to be his final film some day, he means the final thing he will film. Take me to the bank on that one.

[@franksbtka1624]

I know Tarantino says people who say Jackie Brown is their favorite Tarantino movie mean they don't like Tarantino's stuff (paraphrasing and probably butchering it) since it's the one movie he adapted. But Jackie Brown is my favorite Tarantino movie, and I love all of his movies. Max was an amazing character. Everyone in that movie was perfect.

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

It's my favorite too, by far.

[@Rosskles]

Can't imagine anyone else but De Niro for Louis. What a film.

[@samanthab1923]

Always makes me miss Brigit Fonda

[@bertgetslit6239]

By far his best dialogue, definitely his best movie to smoke a J to

[@r.edward5701]

Agreed with everything you said. My fav also

[@scottwebster695]

I can't imagine Deniro doing any Robert Forster roles (Better call Saul, Breaking Bad, Jackie Brown). Robert Forster always came across as a serious, unpretentious human being.

[@margarinetaintedgreen8140]

QT went on to say that while editing “JB” he found that it was even more evident than it had already been; De Niro’s the greatest actor ever. His complete physical embodiment of Lewis in every frame was evident. His acting was perfect on the physical side, just looking at stills, to say nothing of the other sides of his performance.

[@JPDillon]

One of my favorite moments in JB is where Louis is baked and futzing with the telephone cord. So subtle, but so on character. Hilarious.

[@noegojimmy]

And then De Niro produced one of the most iconic side roles in history of cinema. He was fu...in... ridiculous in that movie. Writing this and I can't stop my mind picturing it and giggling.

[@alextorres7655]

Makes Robert deniro sound like a real excellent dude

[@toecuttre]

It was fantastic to see Robert Forrester in Twin Peaks season 3.

[@francobenevento7598]

Tarantino's love and knowledge of cinema make him one of the best directors in the history of film. His passion for the content in unrivaled. We're all lucky to have this man.

[@adrianlee3497]

QT is one of the best directors and storytellers in cinematic history. He has vision and knows how to get it done. His journey from video store manager to where he is now is nothing short of incredible.

[@NightMedicine]

This is such a great interview. …aright.

[@ИлляБугаков]

Tarantino is a real artist how he talks he wants to be listened all these gestures he talks like sips a tasty aroma coffee hehe that is amazing that we are contemporaries of such a master

[@scottmandu8316]

Forster was a great character actor for years. Played the object of Brando's desire in "Reflections in a Golden Eye"

[@John-vw3lr]

I actually only seen the film for the first time in January 2024 and I am in my 60s … Brilliant Film.

[@jupitereye4322]

I absolutely love De Niro in Jackie Brown, and the part is really good for him too. I wish he had just a bit more screen time, and just maybe another segment to add to his character, because he did the part so well I wish to know more about the guy. Great movie.

[@Wh4L205]

That’s the thing about qt he will give a huge actor less screen time in some of his movies. But it works

[@billt8504]

I've always like Robert de Niro as an actor, as a skilled craftsman. I have newfound respect for Mr. de Niro after QT's story.

[@coringa40]

THIS film is fantastic, please recommend it to others, I certainly do 100! Forster, Sam Jackson, Chris Tucker, Keaton, De Niro, Fonda, all were great, Tararntino's direction but the best - Pam Grier, what a performance!!! She was so natural in the role, Forster too, allowed others too go against type and exxagerate as it should've been! Love the film, love Pam, RIP Robert Forster!

[@anttikettunen8601]

"I didn't want to let you off the hook". Such a boss line.

[@johnjamesleahy4065]

You know one of my favorite stories/teaching/learning/evolving moment with actors is the story/anecdote about shoes with Quentin and Deniro! I'm sure many will know what I'm talking about!

[@AW-kr9fl]

I think Jackie Brown is a masterpiece. De Niro is fantastic in it. Very subtle performance that gets better when you rewatch it.

[@dafcorleone]

Jackie Brown is one of my Favorites movies of all time, highly due to Robert Forester who was amazing, the soundtrack was superb! Highly Underrated.

[@RapidTopography]

My favorite film!

[@sharonyoung7251]

Quentin Is the BEST, Love his movies ❤😊🇦🇺Greetings from Australia. Xxx

[@Daheeat]

One of the greatest films. ❤

[@Fibonacci64]

Tarantino’s best movie. De Niro was great.

[@starwarsroo2448]

And tbh it's my favorite De Niro performance post Heat

[@pinchopaxtonsgreatestminds9591]

All the actors played their characters perfectly anyway.

[@theylied1776]

Robert De Niro would have been an incredible Max.

[@Troy-McClure81]

Saw Jackie Brown opening day on Xmas loved it since top 3 of his movies

[@didiermeynders]

Fantastic, really fantastic!

[@mentalitydesignvideo]

In my opinion, the episode in the truck, up until the moment Sam Jackson shoots De Niro, is the greatest acting captured on film. The most convincing, natural, understated performance of the most difficult conflicting emotional states.

[@MRKYootube]

Jackie Brown is probably Tarantino's best film. And that's ironic because it's the least "Tarantino-y" out of all his work...

[@stevem2323]

Probably top 3.

[@davidclayton3831]

You got Tarantino on. Nice👍

[@christianolson8543]

Jackie Brown is a great movie. I love how Tarantino casts who he thinks would be “cool” in roles. It adds so much to the films.

[@StuntmanDanHemi]

What i still don't grasp, is why Tarantino has only had Deniro in one movie and in a pretty small role and he pretty much had to beg Tarantino to include him lol, i mean that's Robert fuckin Deniro right there lol

[@nickferry7796]

As they say in Reservoir Dogs a fucking professional!

[@brokenbones78629]

I love this version of 2 bears

[@charlesbennett7688]

Great video

[@johnweems5096]

Elmore Leonard wrote Jackie brown, Quentin changed the name and location and adapted it for the screen, I loved the book and movie

[@jcontracting2603]

Right gentlemen I need to watch the full episode/interview & stop binging on clips

[@thenerdycollector5013]

My man QT can tell a story that you actually wanna listen to (and he´s got 1000s of them Im sure)! 🙂

[@ds.n.995]

Tarantino mentioning Hackman!!! 🙌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏

[@jiiig8667]

Wow. What a fascinating world. I love pre 2010 Hollywood.

[@kevinmoseley1039]

I think a lot of why people didn’t go for Jackie Brown was because it’s adapted from a novel and not totally from Quentin originally. But that’s what I love about it. It feels different from other Tarantino work. Also Sam Jackson’s greatest performance.

[@tomdrake3787]

Jackie Brown is my favorite Tarantino Movie. Samuel L Jackson was amazing.

[@qp4367]

100%. And Samuel L Jacksons portrayal left me with a sense of sympahty for a man who at the end of the day just wanted his money and to "spend thee rest of his life spending" - Terrifying yet relatable homicidal maniac that he was!

[@atomicsmith]

Definitely. I love how restrained the dialogue is in that film. And yes, Ardell may be the best role Sam Jackson ever played.

[@shaunhanson7124]

I wonder why Quentin didn't put Robert de niro in more movies, just curious

[@danielray6060]

OK God, dammit I’m gonna have to watch the podcast now. This is like the sixth video.

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

His best movie

[@jamesstewart8377]

Jackie Brown is one of my favorites. I saw that shit as a little kid and it traumatized me seeing Chris Tucker get clipped in the beginning.

[@jfree111]

I want to hear Tom's story about Robert Forster at Silver Spoons. I also have a cool story about him at that restaurant. Crazy.

[@alrightythen1466]

The one QT movie I haven’t seen gonna have to check it out

[@scottmandu8316]

When Louis blasted Fonda it was magnificent

[@stephenschenider4007]

It was cathartic.

[@aussiejed1]

Can you imagine Gene Hackman with Tarantino's words? Holy cow.

[@jmdi2703]

Or Jack Nicholson? :)

[@grimeztwoeleven]

JD in the background 👀❤️

[@AndresD209]

Bobby de Niro was trying to get close to Pam Grier. Shit I don't blame him

[@vivekanand5563]

Paul Newman would have been great as Max, but now, Robert Forster was just perfect. And Robert De Niro was exceptional as Louis. While he could have pulled off Max, I am glad he did not get to play that. Same with Bruce Willis as Butch instead of Vincent.

[@111RAMONES]

So good!

[@HyperCupcake88]

Thanx. Now I gotta see the movie. lol.

[@gaminghands4945]

De Niro was amazing as Lewis

[@danieldevito6380]

Jackie Brown is one of the most underrated movies

[@GTRrocker84]

Tarantino is so good at story telling.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Nah, he drags it out too long.

[@dantaboo]

I could tell Quentin regretted giving that role of Max Cherry away too early as he even said himself, he would've changed his mind if tempted with a more popular actor. Robert De Niro would've killed that role and Quentin knew it. And I wonder why they haven't collaborated together in another film ever since.

[@travisbickle1601]

De Niros last truly awesome performance

[@Xplora213]

These casting stories merely cement how absolutely insane the film industry is.

[@GrizzinCorp]

I think the time someone spent photoshopping/airbrushing Tom's face for that thumbnail took longer to do than the actual length of the clip.

[@itz-luigi1210]

Jackie Brown is a perfect recreation/interpretation of Rum A Punch

[@marcjoosten2628]

Michael keaten is also great in this!

[@jmdi2703]

I always wondering what Tarantino think about The Sopranos and James Gandolfini?

[@wildbill1726]

Jackie Brown was so true to the Elmore Leonard style. Not many adaptations are. Justified works very well. The original Pronto, with Peter Falk, and James LeGros is dated, but it is truly adapted from the book of the same name, it is not about Raylan Givens, but Harry Arno. Touch is such a very well acted film, with very sparse dialogue, just the way Elmore Leonard writes. Even Stick, with Burt Reynolds, with a standout performance by Charles Durning, was true to the vision of the original story. All these interpretations are a good watch. I love anything by Elmore Leonard. City Primeval should be great.

[@aclarkedesign]

Has Tom finished his the book yet?

[@Bozlee22]

Man this movie would not be the same if they played opposite characters wow. what a close call

[@user-jc5lf6sf7g]

this whole interview has major Farley/Mccartney vibes

[@KiraPlaysGuitar]

3:41, him stopping himself from saying "alright" is pretty self-aware, almost wish he wouldn't though. If it's to appear more likeable that's fine, if it's from all the impressions then damn.

[@karabinjr]

him.. who, what?.

[@spencerj4677]

Jackie Brown and Inglorious Bastards are his best movies.

[@phoenixforce6595]

Jackie Brown is QT's best work. The cast was perfect.

[@wastedute444]

Jackie Brown is a damn good movie but it was originally a book entitled Rum Punch, written by Elmore Leonard. A damn good book. We are all lucky Tarantino wrote a script that didn't deviate from the book at all.

[@danielrobinson7427]

Jackie brown is my favorite favorite favorite QT movie.

[@PodcastClips23969]

We need another Tarantino interview where he talks about Reservoir Dogs, True romance and the rest of his movies

[@abstractseagull]

The best ones are when there's only one bear in the cave...

[@bleep77]

From my understanding, the part of Louis was written for Sylvester Stallone. Deniro owned the part, but I would have loved to see Sly in a Tarantino film. Maybe his next and supposedly last film...

[@Jake-fh6ts]

I thought it was Les Gold from Hardcore Pawn in the thumbnail anyone else??

[@Wh4L205]

I would’ve gave Beaumont Livingston a little more screen time of him getting jammed up if I was the director. That was prime Chris tucker in 97’

[@antrimlariot2386]

Jackie Brown is the only Tarantino I can watch over again. Love everyone in it except Michael Keaton in a leather jacket chewing the scenery.