Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs 1992 Filming Locations Then and Now

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Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino in his feature-length debut. It stars Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney, Michael Madsen, Tarantino, and Edward Bunker as diamond thieves whose heist of a jewelry store goes terribly wrong. Kirk Baltz, Randy Brooks, and Steven Wright also play supporting roles. It incorporates many motifs that have become Tarantino's hallmarks: violent crime, pop culture references, profanity, and nonlinear storytelling.
The film is regarded as a classic of independent film and a cult film and was named "Greatest Independent Film of all Time" by Empire. Although controversial at first for its depictions of violence and heavy use of profanity, Reservoir Dogs was generally well received, with the cast being praised by many critics. Despite not being heavily promoted during its theatrical run, the film became a modest success in the United States after grossing $2.8 million against its scant budget. It achieved higher popularity after the success of Tarantino's next film, Pulp Fiction (1994). A soundtrack was released featuring songs used in the film, which are mostly from the 1970s.
Reservoir Dogs was filmed in Los Angeles, California, USA. Johnie's Coffee Shop, Pat & Lorraine's Coffee Shop, Belmont Tunnel, and Highland Park were among the filming locations.
The warehouse scenes were filmed in an unused mortuary filled with coffins, funeral equipment, embalming fluid, and a hearse. Mr. Orange's apartment was a room on the second floor of the mortuary, dressed to look like living quarters. The building has since been demolished.
Tarantino's decision not to film the diamond robbery was twofold: for budgetary reasons, and to keep the details of the heist ambiguous. By not showing the robbery and having the characters describe it, Tarantino explained, the film is allowed to be "about other things", similar to the way in which the robbery in Glengarry Glen Ross and its film adaptation is discussed, described, and debated, but never shown. Tarantino compared the technique to the work of a novelist, and said he wanted the film to be about something not seen and to "play with a real-time clock as opposed to a movie clock ticking".

[@Mike_Fahmy]

RIP Chris Penn 🙏🕊️ Reservoir Dogs Is One Of My Favorite Films. I found it funny at times 🤣 watching it. Awesome to see the actual filming locations as well. Thanks for sharing this with us Scott

[@espo7182]

Steve Buscemi used to be a regular at my families restaurant in park slope, also. Really awesome guy and he gave me a Mr. Pink covered DVD copy of the movie specifically autographed to me signed by "Mr. Pink", aka Steve Buscemi. Lol. I loved that he was the aka.

[@roxannemoser]

Steve Buscemi's brother played God in the series Nurse Jackie. It was amazing too. Those Buscemi's are talented.

[@AdamtheGrey02]

The first Tarantino movie I saw was back in '94 in the theatres with Pulp Fiction that I loved. My friend introduced me to this movie about 4 years later in '98 and I thought it was fantastic as well.

[@aharrymarry]

Legend for doing this man, Revervoir dogs , Pulp fiction best Tarantino movies. And for writing True Romance.

[@jimmorrison3756]

RIP CHRISTOPHER SHANNON PENN "ALWAYS LOVED" "ALWAYS LIVES" 🙏🇺🇸

[@espo7182]

Yessss! Thank you for this. I love this movie. My intro to Tarrantino and his greatness. Small fact, they had to supply their own black and white suits and Madsen showed up with the boots cause he did not have shoes. Quentin came up with the razor in the boot because of that. I still remember people hating on it when it came out, and I'm sitting there thinking how GENIUS it was and how could anyone hate it. So glad it has gone on to be known as a great.

[@nickyinflorida]

Really impressed by the details Phil pointed out about the movie, especially about the colored canisters. Hope we see more dancing in your future videos!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

He’s a legend for filming locations definitely. As for me dancing? MOST DEFINITELY!

[@PS_1904]

@@SCOTTONTAPEwhat’s his instagram? I couldn’t find a link to it.

[@hendawg77]

Mr. Pink didn't die at the end. He escaped and went on to be a waiter at Jack Rabbit Slim's dressed up as Buddy Holly

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Facts!

[@aharrymarry]

hahaha right man !

[@chairlesnicol672]

​@@SCOTTONTAPE Steven BuscemiI believe "the guy who played the world's smallest violin"! Lol

[@TheGreatIndoors1979]

Mr. Pink was arrested outside. You can hear arrest happening in the background when Mr. Orange is telling Mr. White he's a cop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oovbeaOqfblgsMk At 6:55 you can hear: _"Put your hands on your back!"_ At 7:04 you can hear: _"I've been shot goddamnit!"_

[@leesashriber5097]

Love love love this movie!!! You knocked it out of the park!!! Thank you ❣️😊 Rest peacefully Chris Penn. 🕊️🙏❤️

[@hallking7441]

The intro is so funny and so good. One of my favorite movies ever.

[@aaphotofilm]

You legend Scott. So glad you did this. One of my all time favourite movies back in the days. Surprised how you found this location. It's amazing. You have covered alot of my favourites so far

[@mynameisvna]

I love this movie. I lived in the apartment right by the tracks. Very cool.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Oh you did? You should have known I would do this movie and telepathically told me gurl!!

[@mynameisvna]

@@SCOTTONTAPE Yes I should have! But so glad you were there!!!

[@krystina.nelson217]

Absolutely awesome video! I loved this movie and you finding all the scenes was just superb. You keep topping your last video with these new ones. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@don-e4838]

One of my favorite movies!

[@jaybarney1]

Thank you for the upload

[@syreetaabney6968]

Scott great video this was fun and Reservoir Dogs was a good movie in the 90's. You always do film location the best.

[@cathyw6735]

It was a old mortuary, not really a warehouse. You see hearse and coffins besides embalming equipment etc, Saw it in VHS too lol

[@alaricamorganthe4912]

Brilliant Scott keep them coming. 🙂 amazing job as always.

[@CallforthePriest]

Such a great movie!!!!! Thanks for the vid Scott!!!

[@pslyarnbarn]

Scott, always amazing my friend- 😊

[@Mr.Thrasha]

Great follow up to last video Scott!! Killin it!!!

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Great video as usual.....thanks from Saskatchewan.

[@jayweiss4378]

Great work AGAIN Scott 👏👏

[@kincaide67]

Awesome job, my friend. Loved every bit of it. Great job. And I still have it on VHS.

[@TinaLouise73]

Long time no cstch up scott! Happy albeit belated new 2023 to u! X

[@lovebuzz1979]

You rule!! Top 5 favorite movie of all time! The electric dialogue..the epic cast. You guys did a fantastic job 👍👍. Oh yeah the soundtrack is soo good too just like all QT movies. Stuck in the middle was my mom's favorite tune. Madsen's epic dance..lol Great video!!!!

[@babs5066]

hey Scott I never seen or heard this movie but you and Phil did a great job explaining it and your little dance and it is a good thing you had Phil with you cause you couldn't get their names correct lol but both did a great video and putting it together 😉😉

[@marypatkeens930]

Scott. Thanks for being a good person and tipping your wait staff. ❤

[@kelliem3736]

Thank you for this. I love this movie, especially Michael Madsen 😍.

[@roknrolbilly]

great job scott! look forword to all your vids!!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good Evening Scott 🙋🏽. How are you doing today ❓ I hope you are having a wonderful day ‼️ thanks for sharing this with me ‼️👍🏽 . Hi Phil 🙋🏽

[@Liz-cmc313]

Sweet! Thanks Scott, love this movie.

[@johnconway4161]

Great video Scott

[@JONINXBOX]

Love it.. another great video, need to see Pulp Fiction locations video!.. hell any Tarantino ones man that would be cool.. keep up the great work, one of my favourite channels on YT

[@vmc7773]

Great video thanks for the hard work you put in

[@vmc7773]

Thank you I appreciate your channel v

[@paulhasenauer4166]

Nice collab Scott!!!👍

[@mklelito74]

LOL, always a laugh and great entertaining content Scott! Love it!

[@HueyRocks23]

Grew up there. I made a movie with friends in high school and demanded we shoot a scene in the alley at 14:29 because of my love for this movie.

[@Grishayev]

that's a long-ass video but very thorough! Nice to see Scott finally upping his game.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

The guy I filmed with threatened me that I had to include all his scenes unedited or else he would beat me up. I was scared.

[@eviedevet2172]

Awesome video Scott. You two are very funny. The part he cut the ear is my favorite. The song, the dancing of him. My favorite movie. Thank you Scott for sharing this video 💞

[@MissPiggy.]

Hi Scott🥰 I never seen the movie but I will because of you. Thanks for the video 🥰

[@hulme187]

About to start but I'm going to say another great video early.

[@tonym994]

outstanding! QT is one of those creative people who HAD to make it, eventually. still missing Chris Penn. his story about Teirney's lawn furniture is hilarious! if you're feeling sad about CP, watch that clip, and let the laughter heal you. Chris made his mark in this crazy world .Scott, keep up the good work!

[@sevenrivers]

Great video! Phil rocking an Omega Seamaster, niiiiice!

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

Fun Video brother & the guy with you was cool !

[@AdamtheGrey02]

Would love it if they built a replica of that warehouse/morgue on that spot with the exact dimensions.

[@chadmears136]

Great film...Awesome video Scott. RIP Chris Penn.

[@shadestress9898]

One of my favorite films !

[@melvynbev2827]

Another great show scott love from Mr bevis uk 🇬🇧 👏 👍

[@CarlitoFT]

The goat of KZbin

[@christinarussell2754]

Hey Scott! I was so fortunate enough to get to meet you back in November while you were in L.A.. you had talked about how you and Phil were going to film this video and I immediately got excited. I’ve been patiently waiting ever since for the video. You did not disappoint. Awesome job!! 💕

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Christina nice to hear from you again! So glad you liked it! Took a looooong time to edit this one but finally got it up!

[@christinarussell2754]

I’m watching the Leafs game right now. fuck Boston!!!

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Scott you are the coolest guy going on you tube and the universe as far as I'm concerned. It would be fun to just sit and talk to you. Thank you for your attention to us and to every detail in your videos.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re so sweet thank you !!

[@amovertedero3884]

Amazing!!

[@claire-christmas-august73]

love love love the beginning.. priceless..! 😉😃 ✌🏻🇦🇺🌏🤘🏻

[@base1b2626]

Awesome work Scott. This movie is a classic. Now it's time to do Pulp Fiction. Thanks man

[@ST-xg3gy]

Good one!

[@gillnelson9037]

Loved it very interesting even though I have never seen the film I know about it. Thanks for sharing Scott love from the UK 🇬🇧 ❤️

[@lauraleggett7025]

Love your video and the story you tell about them keep them coming do you come to Louisiana

[@kellygraftwalz8891]

Best movie ever !!! Hard to pic a fav character but I always loved Mr. Blonde!!! Love the locations , never knew where the shots were ! Awesome job

[@popeye5274]

My favorite was Mr. Pink.

[@chairlesnicol672]

​@@popeye5274 Steve Buczemi

[@stevevorgias6734]

Clearly a shame the warehouse is torn down. I wonder how many waitresses get stiffed working at that lorraines? Great job matching up the defunct locations

[@v1per187]

thank you

[@janadeubner9883]

Great movie even though I don't remember the details like you guys do!

[@Trouble-Clef]

I LOVE RD’s. It’s one of my favourite movies. I know it line by line! And it has an awesome soundtrack! 🐾

[@danielgriffith3633]

So cool of Val Kilmer to be on your channel..

[@billclay2678]

Awesome. Still love that movie.

[@andrew141]

I've actually never seen Reservoir Dogs but I own it. My friend gave me his digital code. I'm sure it's fantastic the director is fantastic.

[@esthergoulart3571]

Great video Scott!! RIP Chris Penn!! He was great in Rush hour!! Gone too soon!! Love your videos Scott!! Love your friend too!! You guys make a great team!! Love to see where the movies are shot!! Much love my friend!! 💙💙🙏🙏💖💖❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@mariemurphy5499]

Happy New Year Scott, May Christopher Shannon Penn Rest In Peace loved all Quentin Tarantino films , 🙏😇🌹

[@johnbest1978]

Thank you Scott for another great video/vlog. This movie was one of my favorite movies back in the day and I must have watched it at least three times a day no joke. This movie and Pulp Fiction were my favorite movies from Quentin terrentino....I know I spelled his last name wrong 😅 then I found his From Dusk Till Dawn movies. But great stuff. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. By the way I really love your shirt....lol pew pew.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Haha thank you! My cousin gave it to me I love the shirt too!

[@odessaakins3556]

Hi Scott I absolutely injoy watching your videos you are absolutely my favorite KZbinr you are absolutely hilarious and awesome 💯 you Rock Scott thanks for what you do 💕😎😎🥰

[@Trouble-Clef]

That iconic opening shot of them all together was also where they took the picture for the movie poster/DVD cover.

[@MrMynameisozzy]

The warehouse scene was actually a real mortuary. It wasn’t a warehouse. It was the rear entrance of the mortuary access that was at alley. It was torn down and a new building was constructed. The great and powerful Ozz has spoken!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Ozz!! You are great and powerful!

[@TravelWithLisaMH]

👍🏻👏🏻 Very good.

[@flocosta]

Scott, you are a genius in every way! I haven't even seen this movie, but I feel like I just saw a 29-minute trailer for it! I appreciate all the work, concentration and effort you put into your productions to make them as authentic as you can. This was top notch. Now I want to go watch the movie!

[@michelesowards7764]

I thought I was the only one that hasn’t seen the movie. I agree with Scott’s talents. Who needs TV when you can watch Scott for free.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Flo! Go watch the movie you’ll love it!!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You’re so sweet thank you Michele !!

[@jimmorrison3756]

Most of Tarantino's movie's are immense 👌

[@ST-xg3gy]

You need to see it!

[@sonplusone7059]

Love it. I particularly like your reenactment of the dance in the beginning and end. I would’ve loved to see the reenactment of the running through the streets though. Get running next time Scott lolol.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Lol I need to up my exercise game first

[@jeffwoeber9590]

I heart that movie!

[@unicornprincess8896]

Happy Saturday Scott

[@unicornprincess8896]

Awesome new video 😎

[@chrisday1527]

Great job. AGAIN. GD. SUBJECT

[@scottakaswb7545]

Great movie

[@AfterDarkParanormal]

Totally unrelated, But manic panic brings me back to my metal and punk days and doing my hair with Palm aid and manic panic color...,sigh* good times. GREAT MOVIE. Amazing video!✌️

[@Neverland-Official]

Hi Scott,very fantastic all your research for me you are the best and first man with all this " locations" a lot of youtubers make like you,but its you the first man with this idea, a friends youtuber in France ! i wish to see you a day for meet you if you want friendly Paul

[@pamelacarter7438]

SCOTT ON TAPE! Congratulations.. I just seen one of your videos on Discovery ID..👏👏👏 On “The Price of Glee”!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Pamela!

[@whoisharo4689]

Yea!! Havent seen anyone else cover these locations. BTW, i always wondered if Buscemi dropping the loot bag was a mistake that they kept in.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

I have a feeling it was. This movie was shot so quickly and they probably couldn’t afford another take lol

[@g0tzeus]

Fire in the Sky (Travis Walton abduction) would be a good one to cover. Such a mystifying case that is.

[@1964amora]

I love Steve Buscemi voice in Hotel Transylvania as Wane the werewolf

[@stylechyld7780]

Hey Scott I was hoping you do film locations of the movie fire in the sky. I love that movie

[@ellest7741]

Always had a huge crush on Michael Madsen 😍😍😍

[@st2826]

I've never watched this film, just never appealed to me. I'll still watch this though 😁

[@vmc7773]

It's a strange one really coz, u are right to miss out on this movie 🎦 so many better QT films out there to watch. But other ppl, christ alive they believe this is the best film ever! Different strokes fr diff folks.its ok 👌 as it goes along,gets better,faster more intelligent and interesting.maybe not faster.better.gl v

[@jamiehartson3987]

You and Phil should do another filming location soon

[@LewisonTv]

In my Top 10 favourite movies.. maybe 5

[@denischabriddell986]

Scott your reenactments were great. I've never seen this movie. Since you let me know how the movie ends I don't need to see it now Thank you 😂

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Lolol sorry !

[@denischabriddell986]

@@SCOTTONTAPE Don't be it's all good. I enjoy razzing you 😉.

[@iflystuff8955]

It wasn’t a wear-house, it was a funeral place. There are coffins visible in the film, they are all covered in plastic. The room where Pink & White discuss what to do is an embalming room, you can see the chemicals & equipment. The ramp Orange dies on is to wheel coffins up and down. You can also see the Hearse in several shots, also just covered in plastic

[@deelovedbytwoxxo8841]

Warehouse YOU meant. Gonna be rude to HIM. At least learn how to spell. Warehouse for a funeral home. Potato tomato 😆

[@TinaLouise73]

I loved ur beyonce crazy in love music video 'video" scott! Ur sooo lucky to be able to actually see in person these places so meny ICONIC movies n music videos were shot! I'm well jel! But in a good way! X

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Tiana!

[@stressmuffin]

My family & I went to Pat & Lorraine’s this past Easter Sunday for breakfast, and there are pictures of Reservoir Dogs on the walls of the main dining room. Now a days there are lots of filming in Eagle Rock more than ever now. I wonder if you ever did a video of the TV show, Sons of Anarchy. I remember that the show filmed in Eagle Rock a lot, in The Italian Bakery, across the street from Tommy’s, but next to Taco Bell. The Eagle Rock sign next to the freeway said “Charming”, the show’s town. Charming was digitally placed over Eagle Rock. 10 years ago, I saw Sons of Anarchy filmed in The Italian Bakery. I saw Charlie Hunnam, Tiggs, Brigs, Rat Boy in person, & also, I forgot the name of the tall bald guy’s name in real life. That guy ran across the street in front of Taco Bell, to take pictures with a guy in a wheelchair and a little girl wearing a cast on her arm. Charlie and the guy who played Tiggs waved at us fans from in front of the bakery. I flirted with Charlie by blowing kisses him from the corner of Taco Bell. He waved back! 😊

[@connieblack5276]

Out of the park! How do you improve when your first two movies are as great as Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, love Tarantino's movies. Thanks for this, I had to rent the movie again.

[@aprillisa5950]

Even though I am not Quentin Tarantino fan, it was still very entertaining to watch.😊. By the way...🎁 yet???

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Nothing yet !

[@marleneg7794]

Another triumph!

[@iceKOId]

Saw you on the GLEE ID SHOW ❤

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Hope you liked it!

[@nanad4348]

❤️

[@minkles1330]

Can't say I ever got into RD, Pulp Fiction was where my love started with QT :)