In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis.
In Nazi-occupied France, young Jewish refugee Shosanna Dreyfus witnesses the slaughter of her family by Colonel Hans Landa. Narrowly escaping with her life, she plots her revenge several years later when German war hero Fredrick Zoller takes a rapid interest in her and arranges an illustrious movie premiere at the theater she now runs. With the promise of every major Nazi officer in attendance, the event catches the attention of the "Basterds", a group of Jewish-American guerilla soldiers led by the ruthless Lt. Aldo Raine. As the relentless executioners advance and the conspiring young girl's plans are set in motion, their paths will cross for a fateful evening that will shake the very annals of history.
Written by The Massie Twins
Col. Hans Landa addresses all Germans of lower rank as "Herman".
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Goofs
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers):
During Adolf Hitler's first appearance we see a map of Europe and where Turkey is supposed to be, reads "Osmanien" (written in Fraktur, making the "s" look like a "t"). The Ottoman Empire collapsed in 1923 and Turkey was established in that region, approximately 20 years before when this movie is supposed to be taking place.
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Quotes
Sgt. Donny Donowitz:
Speaking of Frau von Hammersmark, whose idea was it for the death trap rendezvous? Lt. Archie Hicox:
She chose the spot. Sgt. Donny Donowitz:
Well, isn't that just dandy. Lt. Archie Hicox:
Look, she's not a military strategist. She's just an actress. Lt. Aldo Raine:
Well, you don't got to be Stonewall Jackson to know you don't want to fight in a basement. See more »
Crazy Credits
The film uses the 1963-1990 Universal Pictures logo.
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