Quentin Tarantino pays tribute to Michael Madsen, recalls working with him in 'Reservoir Dogs'

Washington DC [US], August 3 (ANI): Filmmaker and actor Quentin Tarantino paid tribute to late star Michael Madsen. He hosted a private memorial for Madsen at the filmmaker Vista Theatre, where he recounted earning Madsen respect on the set of their 1992 film Reservoir Dogs after firing co-star Lawrence Tierney in the first week, reported Deadline.

It was the last hour of the last day of the first week of shooting. So, I had never directed a movie before, Tarantino noted on stage in a video, adding, And Lawrence Tierney was a nightmare. He was completely insane. He was so crazy, and Id never directed before, so Im dealing with a crazy man Monday through Saturday.

Tarantino shared, All the other actors and the crew cant stand him. And all of a sudden, he yells at me, does something disrespectful. Acting out the rant, he continued, And so, I fired him at the breakfast table. The crew breaks into applause, reported Deadline.

I thought I just spent a week shooting this guy. Now I just fired him, the writer, director and co-star said. Live Entertainment is gonna fire me. That it for my career. It was nice while it lasted. But I had to do it, I had to stand up for myself.

But Tarantino had support from Madsen, who left a message on his answering machine that night. He said, Yea, Quentin, it Michael, recalled Tarantino, saying, Just calling to say that I respected what you did tonight. It was important, and needed to be done. He was busting your balls, and you had to do it. And I want you to know that I respect it, as a director, I respect it as a captain, and I respect it as a man. So, Im on your side, buddy. Thanks, reported Deadline.

Actor Michael Madsen, who is known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films including Kill Bill: Vol. 1 & 2 and Reservoir Dogs, passed away on July 3 at the age of 67.

Madsen was found unresponsive in his Malibu home, according to his representative, who said the cause appeared to be a cardiac arrest. (ANI)

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