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Once Upon a Time: Tarantino's Boeing Blunder Exposed

3/18/2025

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Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" stumbles with a historical blunder, showcasing Leonardo DiCaprio's character flying on a Boeing 747, which wasn't in service until 1970. This oversight joins the ranks of other cinematic missteps, like those in "Pretty Woman" and "The Wizard of Oz," reminding us that even the best films can falter in accuracy.

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Story summary

Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" stumbles with a historical blunder, showcasing Leonardo DiCaprio's character flying on a Boeing 747, which wasn't in service until 1970. This oversight joins the ranks of other cinematic missteps, like those in "Pretty Woman" and "The Wizard of Oz," reminding us that even the best films can falter in accuracy.