It's difficult to think of a more iconic first feature than Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs." It's got all of the hallmarks that eventually made the director famous — a byzantine storyline, gratuitous violence, and memorable, darkly humorous dialogue.
The film is a mystery, but the people trying to solve it aren't the police: They're the criminals themselves. A group of men attempt to execute a diamond heist, and it goes horribly wrong, leading to the inevitable conclusion that there's a rat in their midst. But when none of them know the others' real names and trust is in short supply, finding out who's really responsible for the disaster is an increasingly dangerous game.
Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Steve Buscemi
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Year: 1992
Runtime: 99 minutes
Rating: R
